Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
can the government take my tax refund and garnish my wages at the same time to repay my student loans?
Asked on 1/29/10, 3:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Wilcox
Wilcox Law Firm
Yes. Student loans are treated differently than other loans. If the loan is in fact a guaranteed loan, then the IRS will "set off" the amount of the loan against the tax refund.
Answered on 2/04/10, 6:35 am