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Wage Garnishment

What Is a Wage Garnishment?

A wage garnishment allows the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) to collect unpaid state taxes by requiring your employer to withhold a portion of your wages and send those funds directly to LDR.

 

A wage garnishment may apply to:

  • Wages
  • Salaries
  • Bonuses
  • Commissions
  • Other compensation

 

Your employer is required by law to continue withholding the specified amount until your tax liability has been paid in full or LDR releases the garnishment.

 

Why Were My Wages Garnished?

LDR may issue a wage garnishment after:

  • A tax liability has been assessed.
  • Required notices have been issued.
  • The tax debt remains unpaid.
  • Other collection efforts have not resolved the balance.

 

A wage garnishment is one of several collection actions authorized under Louisiana law.

 

What Should I Do?

If your wages have been garnished:

  1. Log in to LaTAP to review your account balance, notices, payment history, and tax periods.
  2. Review your account to understand the balance due.
  3. Contact LDR immediately if you believe the garnishment was issued in error.
  4. Continue monitoring your account until the liability has been resolved.

 

Did You Know?

Many taxpayers find answers to their questions by reviewing their account in LaTAP. You can view:

  • Account balances
  • Notices and correspondence
  • Payment history
  • Tax periods
  • Account activity

Log in to LaTAP

Can I Stop a Wage Garnishment?

Possibly.

 

A wage garnishment generally remains in effect until:

  • Your tax liability has been paid in full.
  • LDR releases the garnishment.
  • Another resolution is approved under applicable law.

 

If you cannot pay the balance immediately, contact LDR to discuss available resolution options.

 

What Happens Next?

Once LDR issues a wage garnishment, your employer is required to begin withholding the specified amount from your wages and remit those funds to LDR.

 

The garnishment generally remains in effect until:

  • Your tax liability has been paid in full.
  • LDR approves another resolution, when applicable.
  • LDR notifies your employer to discontinue the withholding.

 

Continue reviewing your account through LaTAP to monitor payments and your remaining balance.

 

Before Contacting LDR

Having the following information available may help resolve your inquiry more quickly:

  • Revenue Account Number or Social Security Number
  • Copy of the wage garnishment notice, if available
  • Employer name
  • Tax periods involved
  • Recent payment information
  • Any correspondence received from LDR

 

Payment Options

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to:

  • Pay your balance in full.
  • Make a payment through LaTAP.
  • Pay by credit card.
  • Discuss other available resolution options with LDR.

 

Recommendation

To help avoid your employer receiving a wage garnishment order, respond promptly to LDR notices and resolve your tax liability as early as possible. Paying your balance in full or contacting LDR before additional collection actions become necessary may help prevent a wage garnishment.

 

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Need Assistance?

If you have questions about a wage garnishment, contact LDR.

Collections Division

Phone: 1-855-307-3893

Business Tax Email: [email protected]

Individual Income Tax Email: [email protected]

Updated July 16, 2026

Frequently-Asked Questions

Can my wages be garnished without notice?

LDR generally issues required notices before initiating collection actions. Review your account in LaTAP to view notices and correspondence related to your account.

How much of my wages can be garnished?

The amount withheld depends on the garnishment issued by LDR and applicable law. Your employer is responsible for withholding the amount specified in the garnishment order.

Will the garnishment stop automatically?

Once your tax liability has been satisfied or LDR releases the garnishment, LDR will notify your employer to discontinue the withholding.

Can I make payments while my wages are being garnished?

Yes. Additional voluntary payments may reduce your outstanding balance more quickly. You can make payments through LaTAP or another approved payment method.

What if I think the garnishment was issued in error?

Contact LDR immediately. Be prepared to provide your account information and any supporting documentation so your account can be reviewed.