Can a person's social security retirement pension be garnished?
95757
It can be garnished for child support, taxes, or other FEDERAL obligations.  It cannot be garnished to pay creditors (Sec 212, US SSA Act)
121220
No, alot of older conservitives don't want social security messed with, It really is a bad idea to invest in a stock market with its ups and downs. There must be an answer between that and the way it is going.
1131044
normally no. they usually dont garnish your wages. Hardly any debts are garnishable if you are the head of household except if you owe the IRS they will garnish your wages for debts owed. Its a good idea though to attempt to pay your debts even if it means paying less than is owed until you pay them out.
953191
Only if your employer has a valid alternative. \n\nPrimary example:\nExecutive Summary\nApproximately five million state and local employees are exempt from Social Security and instead participate in retirement plans administered on the state and local levels. The history of those retirement plans provides valuable information for policymakers attempting to reform the federal program.\nhttp://www.socialsecurity.org/pubs/ssps/ssp-16es.html
278256
They can harass you for the statue of limitations(usually 7 years).  However if they sue you and win a judgement that will reset the statue of limitations and they may get your wages garnished.\n\nHopefully your situation is temporary.  If it is explain it to them and work with your creditor to get back on track.
416719
401k's can not be touched through garnishments.  Regarding bankruptcy, they also can't be touched unless you are taking payment off of them regularly, then that money is considered part of your income for calculating disposable money.\n\nSaving is definately where they will be going after.  Since you don't have a job, you have no wages to garnish, and probably no personal property other than a car.  \n\nIt would not be bright to file bankruptcy at this time.  The court will look at your last year of income, and base your "plan" payments on that.  If you would hold off until January, your 2006 income will be used, which will be much smaller.  \n\nCashing in your 401k is a terrible idea!  How old are you?  That's your retirement you are playing with.
1107906
Depends on your state laws. \n\nIn my state, NC, wages are not allowed to be garnished for debts unless it is by the government... taxes, student loans and child support.
631920
Actually they're legally able to do what they're doing.  You don't have to be found "guilty" to owe taxes.  If there's proof that you owe the state money, they're within your rights to garnish your tax returns until the debt is satisfied.\n\nSorry, I know that's not what you wanna hear, but that's the answer.
414459
Yeah, these people are right.  If the money has been paid to family court already, it will stay on your account and go towards any future balance.\n\nIf they garnished your income tax check, though, you will receive a refund.  It may take several weeks.  But not if it is part of a regular paycheck garnishment.
64210
Garnishment usually occurs if you don't pay what you're supposed to pay.    \n\nEvery state and every county has its own percentage that can be garnished from your wages.\n\nBut that should not be your only concern.  Garnishment orders are sent to your employer who will know you had a collection case against you.
968849
GENERALLY 60 days.Yes,her wages can be garnished
972614
Yes they can.  My father found out this the hard way after never paying his child support.  As a result until all of that past due support is paid up (plus interest) his SS check is being garnished.  He also has young daughter that they are hitting him for now until she gets out of school.
101458
According to recent news reports the Supreme Court just said that SSI and disability payments are now subject to 25%garnishments for outstanding student loans. But, other factors will be taken into consideration so maybe when they come for their share you can claim economic hardships and get out of it...it's all up to the goodness of the creditors heart...good luck.
587991
Sometimes the SSA will be compelled to garnish for long-standing bills. Recent changes in student loan programs, for example, expose Social Security to garnishment on defaulted loans, even if they're from decades before.\n\nIf you believe that you're being treated unfairly, I recommend that you get in touch with a lawyer that specializes in Social Security issues - or at least your local Legal Aid - and find out what your options are. Less than $1000/month for a household of seven people clearly puts you below the poverty line. You need to have a professional check out that garnishment issue and try to get you some money back. Good luck.
172156
If you had any income from 2000-through now, and owe money to them, they IRS will eventually catch up and start garnishing your wages from your current employer.\n\nOn the other hand, if you have money owed to you, you could be missing out on thousands of uncollected dollars!
1077360
You would have to check with your local Social Security Office for this question.
762001
There is no limit to the number of wage garnishments that may be levied  against ones earnings.  There is however a limit to the maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any workweek that may be taken by such a levy.  The base limit is 25% for general levies but in the case of child or dependent support that limit may be increased to between 50 and 65 % depending on a number of factors that have to do with the type of support and length of time that the person is behind in support payments.