4 Steps to Protect Your Paycheck from Tax Debt Find out how Turnout can help stop wage collection.At a glance:
- Get immediate help from tax experts
- Proven resolution strategies to keep your assets
- Resolve underlying tax issues to prevent future garnishment
- Save yourself the frustration—we’ll talk to the IRS

What is wage garnishment?The IRS can withhold part of your paycheck when you owe back taxes. Unlike creditors, the IRS doesn't need a court order to garnish wages. If you ignore notices, they’ll just take them. Find out how Turnout can help.
You’re not alone.
Recent data from the AEA and the National Bureau of Economic Research (2023) shows that wage garnishment affects millions of Americans, with tax levies being one of the most common types.The good news? Tax garnishments are often preventable and always manageable with the right help. Here's what you should know:
- More than 1 in 100 American workers face wage garnishment (AEA 2019)
- The average garnishment lasts about five months
- Up to 11% of earnings can be taken through garnishment
- Most tax garnishments can be resolved through proper resolution programs
Let our AI analyze your tax notice
How Garnishment Happens
1. The IRS sends multiple notices about unpaid taxes2. If no response, they issue a Final Notice of Intent to Levy3. After 30 days, they can notify your employer4. Your employer must comply with withholding orders.4 Simple Steps to Tax Relief
1. Start with AI
Upload your notice and let our AI advisor, Jake, analyze your situation or answer a few questions to get started.
2. Get Your Custom Plan
Our tax advisors review this AI analysis to create your personalized resolution strategy. We'll explain exactly how we can help stop garnishment and resolve any underlying tax issues.
3. We Take Action
Give us the green light, and we take immediate action:
- We contact the IRS to halt your garnishment
- We file the necessary paperwork
- We begin negotiations for you
- We keep you updated every step of the way
4. Problem Solved
We don't stop at ending garnishment—we provide tax relief tools to bolster your financial success. Plus, enjoy free tax filing to prevent future problems.
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➔ Licensed tax professionals evaluate your case➔ Custom strategies to resolve your tax obligation➔ Clear explanation of IRS relief options Turnout's streamlined expert-led AI process can protect your paycheck, resolve your tax issues, and so much more. Get Started Now