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I've had several civil judgements against me (and rightly so).  My question: I'm receiving a $2000.00 tax refund this year which will be deposited onto a Turbo Tax provided debit card.  Can a collection agency go in and take some or all of that money? Thanks in advance.

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In general, they cannot.  The government can if you have a lien or judgement from taxes or a government entity, they can confiscate it.

What judgement creditors can do depends on state laws but these can include garnishing of wages, placing liens on property, and attacking bank accounts.  unless you have a unique court order, they cannot take it.

Good luck,
Regan

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Regan Shinski

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I can answer questions on collections, repossessions, bankruptcy, credit repair, credit counseling, FICO scores, credit planning, and the cause and effect of credit related decisions. I can also answer questions on collection settlements and preparing to sue your creditors for false debts and credit credit reporting.

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Fifteen years ago I was financially devasted due to severe health issues. I filed bankruptcy, had a foreclosure, car repossession, tax lien, and ruined credit. I immersed myself in credit law. I settled dozens of accounts and had them removed to improve my credit. I personally sued four creditors and collection agencies and won cash settlements for their false reporting on my credit reports. Since then, I have completely recovered and have nearly $100,000 in revolving credit lines and perfect credit. I have owned a credit repair company for the past five years and have an additional three years of specific work in the collections and debt management industry. I am fully versed in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and have used them successfully in collection settlements and lawsuits for myself and others. I am also familiar with and abide by the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA). I have deleted or helped delete literally hundreds and hundreds of derogatory items from consumers' credit reports and helped negotiate many settlements with collection agencies and creditors. I have also advised people on bankruptcy at any stage. In the current credit market, I have successfully advised numerous people on how to obtain credit and how to negotiate for better terms.

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BA University of Minnesota

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