Garnishments

Q: What are the most common garnishments?

A: Child Support, Marital Support, Student Loans, Tax Levies, and Wage Assignment (a court order issued on behalf of a creditor).

 

Q: What is an income execution?

A: An income execution is a court order to an employer to withhold a portion of an employee’s wages.

 

Q: How is a tax levy different from other garnishments?

A: According to the Federal Wage Garnishment Law, a small portion of your pay is exempt from a tax levy.  The amount you can keep is determined by the number of dependents you claim.  If you have additional questions, please contact the Payroll Office

 

Q: How often is the money taken out?

A: Garnishments are taken in each pay period.

 

Q: Can I pay off the debt in full?

A: Yes, you may make arrangements with the agency handling the garnishments to pay off the debt in full to avoid your paycheck from being garnished.

 

Q: Where should I go or who should I call for more information?

A: You can visit or call the Payroll Office (585-275-2040) at 175 Corporate Woods, Suite 100, or call the agency handling the garnishment directly to obtain a detailed balance.