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Wage Garnishment Notice & How to Stop It

A wage garnishment notice means up to 70% of your paycheck goes to the IRS. You can stop garnishment by requesting a hold or payment plan.

Most wage garnishments release within 48 hours of payment plan approval.

Form 668-W: IRS Wage Garnishment

Form 668-W is the official IRS wage garnishment notice served to your employer. It instructs your employer to withhold up to 70% of your net paycheck and send it directly to the IRS.

  • Garnishment continues until IRS approves payment plan or collects full debt
  • Your employer must comply or face penalties
  • Your employer will notify you when garnishment stops
  • Multiple jobs can be garnished simultaneously

How to Stop Wage Garnishment

1. Request a Hold

Call IRS Collections and request collection hold based on financial hardship. Explains employer will release garnishment.

2. Establish Payment Plan

Most effective option. IRS releases garnishment within 48 hours of approval.

3. File CDP Hearing

Request Collection Due Process hearing to challenge garnishment. Pauses collection during review.

4. Request CNC Status

If in severe hardship, request Currently Not Collectible status to pause all collection action.

Stop Garnishment Today

  1. 1

    Call IRS Collections Now

    Don't wait. Every paycheck is impacted. Contact immediately to request hold or payment plan.

  2. 2

    Know Your Budget

    Determine what you can pay monthly. Even $150-300/month agreements usually get approved.

  3. 3

    Propose and Confirm

    Offer your monthly amount. Get confirmation number and expected release date for garnishment.

  4. 4

    Resume Normal Paycheck

    Once released, your full paycheck returns. Stay current on payments to avoid future garnishment.

Need Immediate Help?

Our tax professionals can contact the IRS today and request a hold on collections while we review your situation.

Request a Hold Now

No obligation. We will review your case and contact you.

Call (310) 598-3759