U.S. Federal limitations to garnishments
U.S. Federal limitations are federally imposed limits on how much of an employee's income can be garnished. Limitations are applied within the garnishment categories as follows.
| Kind of Garnishment | Category | Federal Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Support Order | S |
50% of an employee's disposable income is exempt from garnishment if second family = Yes 40% of an employee's disposable income is exempt from garnishment if second family = No An additional 5% of protection is allowed in each situation if there are past due amounts over 12 weeks old. |
| Garnishment CCPA | G | The greater of 75% of disposable income or 30 times the Federal Minimum Wage is exempt from garnishment per week. |
| Student Loan - Other | L | 85% of an employee's disposable income is exempt for Federal Student Loans. |
| Student Loan State Guarantor | L | 90% of an employee's disposable income is exempt for State Student Loans. |
| Tax Levies | T |
Exempt amount is held within this table.
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