Where are the forms to file a federal tax levy for judgments owed?
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Where are the forms to file a federal tax levy for judgments owed?
Can you tell me what form I need to fill out in order to get a federal levy placed on someone’s tax return so I can receive payment on an old judgement? This person does not work anywhere and probably wont for many years. She has children so she always gets a tax return. Criminal owes about $12K.
Asked on July 13, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Tennessee
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have a judgment against a person for the $12,000 or so that you have written about you need to have issued and abstract of judgment from the court and record it in the county recorder's office where the debtor resides.
You can also levy upon the bank accounts and garnish the wages of the debtor. Most states have pre-printed forms to do what you need to get started for getting paid on the judgment you have. You have the option of consulting with an attorney that practices in the area of debt collection, consulting with your local legal aid program or going to your county law library for assistance in getting the collection process going on the judgment you have.
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