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Can the IRS take 15% of my SS check for back taxes, if I deposit it in a friend's account?

If the Internal Revenue Service has no idea that you deposited your social security check in your friend's bank account where you owe back taxes then from a practical matter this entity will be unable

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 4 months ago

What to do if my family was loaning me 5k, so I deposited the check and paid off the debts but they stopped payment on the check?

Passing bad checks is indeed a criminal offense. The charges can span over a few different violations including fraud.  I would contact the creditors and explain what happened and agree to m

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 4 months ago

Can I be removed from a co-signed student loan or do I have any recourse from a non-paying borrower?

Ordinarily a co-signor on a student loan cannot be removed from the loan unless the loan is paid off in full or if the loan is refinanced by the primary borrower. If the primary borrower is not paying

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 4 months ago

What to do if I am being harassed by a collection agency for a bill that I paid off over 5 years ago?

Ok start with asking for the Collection Agency to Validate the Debt.  They need to send three things once you as - in writing asap: Proof that the collection company owns the debt/or has bee

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 4 months ago

What to do if my wages are being garnished for an account that I had 10 years ago?

Ordinarily judgment are good for ten (10) years and if not renewed before such a time period then they expire. You are correct to ask for some documentation showing that the judgment against you has b

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 4 months ago

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