Can the economic stimulus rebate be garnished by debt collectors?

Poverty is relative asked:


Employment income and tax refunds can be garnished by debt collectors - can the economic stimulus rebate be garnished as well?

Debra

Tags: Debt Collectors, Employment Income, Tax Refunds

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4 Responses to “Can the economic stimulus rebate be garnished by debt collectors?”

1. babalooie21204 Says:
   April 1st, 2009 at 5:18 pm

   Melissa

   no– only people that have that power are judges and the irs

2. travelguruette Says:
   April 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 pm

   Susan

   If you have an outstanding IRS issue it can be garnished. Debtors cannot take your tax return.

3. bigdog Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 2:45 am

   Jean

   nope that can only be done by the federal or state offsets

4. Sheila Says:
   April 7th, 2009 at 7:50 am

   Sheila

   Only Federal or state debts, including taxes, child support and student loans.