I owe and owe

[Bailey005]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? ME

I owe the state of MA about 4,000 in back taxes and the IRS around 2,000.....all from an IRA I took out in 2004 and unemployment benifits from 2006-2007, so every year the IRS takes my refund, haven't heard from the State of MA for a year or so...... Have had very low paying jobs, as in barely surviving, you know it's bad when you can't afford new underwear..... ....anyway I want to know even though I am barely getting by can they still garnish what little wages I am getting......actually right now I am unemployed, but starting a new job on Monday

 

[davew128]

I want to know even though I am barely getting by can they still garnish what little wages I am getting

Yes they can.

 

[pattytx]

Well, with an IRS tax levy, you DO get to keep something, ostensibly enough to "live on", but that amount is a joke.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? ME

I owe the state of MA about 4,000 in back taxes and the IRS around 2,000.....all from an IRA I took out in 2004 and unemployment benifits from 2006-2007, so every year the IRS takes my refund, haven't heard from the State of MA for a year or so...... Have had very low paying jobs, as in barely surviving, you know it's bad when you can't afford new underwear..... ....anyway I want to know even though I am barely getting by can they still garnish what little wages I am getting......actually right now I am unemployed, but starting a new job on Monday

It would honestly be best to contact the IRS and set up a payment plan for the remainder that you owe them. I don't know how cooperative they will be at this point, since the debt is so old, but generally they will work with someone who comes forward on their own. If they will agree to a payment plan, and you stick to it, that will avoid them garnishing your pay.

I don't know how MA operates as I don't practise in that state.

 

[davew128]

I don't know how MA operates as I don't practise in that state.

I can tell you I am surprised they weren't on top of it before the IRS.