Kirit Devi’s employer receives a creditor garnishment order to withhold $100 from Devi’s paycheck each week. This week his disposable earnings were $250. How much will the employer withhold from this week’s pay to satisfy the garnishment?

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Kirit Devi’s employer receives a creditor garnishment order to withhold $100 from Devi’s paycheck each week. This week his disposable earnings were $250. How much will the employer withhold from this week’s pay to satisfy the garnishment?

 

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Disposable Earnings

The income remains after adjusting the applicable deductions under the federal tax laws are classified as disposable earnings. It is computed for the purposes of garnishment amounts to be withheld.

 

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