Complete Guide To Federal & State Garnishment, 2014 Edition

Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment provides much-needed clarity when the federal and state laws appear to conflict. You'll find plain-English explanations of the laws and how they interact, as well as the specific steps you and your staff need to take to respond to the order properly. Numerous detailed examples and mathematical calculations make it easy to apply the law under different scenarios. Written by Amorette Nelson Bryant, who was recently named the chair of both the APA GATF Child Support Subcommittee and Garnishment Subcommittee, Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment brings the payroll professional up-to-date on the latest federal and state laws and regulations affecting this ever-changing area. It is your one-stop source for answers to critical questions, such as: Does the amount exempt from garnishment change when the minimum wage goes up? How do I determine the wages to which the garnishment applies? If an employee is subject to more than one garnishment, which has priority? Which state's rules do I use when I receive a child support order sent from another state? State or federal law - which applies for creditor garnishment and support? Are there alternatives to remitting withheld child support via EFT/EDI? How do I handle garnishments when employees are paid a draw against salary? The 2014 Edition of Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment brings you up to date on the latest federal and state laws and regulations affecting this ever-changing area. Highlights include: What to consider when served with an out-of-state garnishment Explanation and copy of the new National Medical Support Notice Part B Clarification of which tips are includible for purpose of calculating disposable income for child support What the IRS suggests an employer can do to receive the payoff amount to terminate a levy Update on a proposed standard garnishment law How to identify the withholding limit when deducting from independent contractors for child support in selected states Draft of revised income withholding order for child support How to handle tips when computing disposable income for a creditor garnishment An additional means to collect child support arrears in New York Michigan employer fee for child support and its complexities for employers Change in laws for deducting an Idaho Tax Levy New lump-sum reporting requirements for Kansas support orders And much more!