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['Wage and Hour']
['Garnishment']
06/10/2024
State Info
Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The state of Iowa has several state statutes which apply to garnishment of wages.
State
Contact
Questions regarding a wage garnishment order should be directed to the court which issued the order.
Regulations
Iowa Code § 252D.17 Notice to payor of income—duties and liability—criminal penalty.
Iowa Code § 252D.18A Multiple income withholding orders — Amounts withheld by payor
Federal
Contact
www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/garnishments
Regulations
Federal law limits the amount of wages that can be garnished, in most cases, to 25 percent of weekly earnings after taxes. If more that one garnishment order exists against an individual, the total amount cannot exceed the maximum set by law. Some government obligations, such as back taxes and child support, always have precedence.
['Wage and Hour']
['Garnishment']
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