If you received a notice from the IRS or your employer that your wages are being garnished, don’t wait. At Metro Accounting and Tax Services, CPA, LLC, we specialize in helping Atlanta taxpayers stop wage garnishment quickly and negotiate with the IRS to resolve the root cause — back taxes.
You don’t have to face the IRS alone. We’re a local Atlanta CPA firm that has helped hundreds of individuals and small business owners protect their paychecks, restore their peace of mind, and take back control of their finances.
Wage garnishment is when the IRS legally requires your employer to withhold a portion of your paycheck to cover unpaid tax debt. If you ignore tax notices or fail to pay back taxes, garnishment can begin without going to court.
Social Security benefits
Commission-based income or contractor pay
If you’ve received a Notice of Intent to Levy (CP90 or LT11) or already see garnishments on your pay stub — call us immediately. You still have options.
The IRS doesn’t follow the same limits as private creditors. They can take more than 25% of your income, depending on your filing status and number of dependents.
For Georgia residents, this often leads to:
Missed rent or mortgage payments
Inability to pay other bills
At Metro Accounting and Tax Services, we act immediately to stop garnishments and protect your income.
We contact the IRS directly on your behalf to negotiate a pause or release of garnishment.
We help you file any missing tax returns (many garnishments happen because of unfiled taxes).
Depending on your situation, we may qualify you for:
Installment Agreement (IA) – Affordable monthly payments
Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status – Stops collections for those in hardship
Offer in Compromise (OIC) – Settle your IRS debt for less
We’ll help you stay compliant and avoid future IRS problems with strategic tax planning and bookkeeping support.
We’ve helped clients just like you:
“I was getting my paycheck garnished and falling behind on everything. Metro Accounting contacted the IRS the same day and stopped the garnishment within 48 hours.” – R. Jones, Atlanta
“I didn’t even know I had unfiled returns. They filed everything, got me on a payment plan, and stopped the IRS from taking my check.” – S. Patel, Decatur
Not all “tax relief” companies are created equal. We’re local, licensed, and honest.
✔️ Atlanta-based CPA, not a national call center
✔️ Transparent pricing – no sales pitches or hidden fees
✔️ Over a decade of experience with IRS collections
✔️ Personalized service – we treat you like a person, not a case file
✔️ Full-service firm – we don’t just stop garnishment, we fix the cause
We help clients in:
Atlanta (Fulton & DeKalb Counties)
Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Point
Remote clients across Georgia
📞 Prefer in-person support? Visit our Atlanta office.
💻 Prefer virtual help? Secure online meetings available.
To stop IRS wage garnishment, you need to take immediate action. The IRS will not stop garnishing wages unless you:
Pay your tax debt in full,
Set up an approved installment agreement,
Qualify for “Currently Not Collectible” status, or
Settle the debt through an Offer in Compromise.
At Metro Accounting, we can contact the IRS on your behalf—often within 24 hours—and begin negotiating to release or pause the garnishment.
No, but they can take a significant portion. Unlike regular creditors, the IRS is allowed to garnish more than 25% of your disposable income. The exact amount depends on your filing status and number of dependents, but in many cases, the garnishment can leave you with very little to live on.
Yes. The IRS is required to send a Final Notice of Intent to Levy (Form CP90 or LT11) and Notice of Your Right to a Hearing at least 30 days before starting wage garnishment. If you’ve received one of these notices, it’s crucial to act immediately.
Yes, it’s still possible. Even after garnishment begins, the IRS may release the levy if you:
Prove financial hardship,
Enter into a payment plan,
Submit an Offer in Compromise,
Or bring your unfiled returns into compliance.
We help Atlanta residents do exactly this—often resulting in garnishment being paused or stopped completely.
In urgent cases, we may be able to negotiate a release or suspension of garnishment within 48 to 72 hours. The key is to respond quickly and work with a licensed CPA or tax professional who can deal directly with the IRS on your behalf.
Yes. The IRS will usually not negotiate or approve any resolution until you are fully tax-compliant—meaning all required tax returns are filed. We help clients in Atlanta file years of back taxes quickly so we can start the resolution process.
Absolutely. Many national “tax relief” companies charge high fees and assign you to salespeople or unlicensed reps. A local CPA like Metro Accounting offers trusted, licensed representation, personalized service, and complete IRS resolution from start to finish—without the gimmicks.
In many cases, yes. If the IRS accepts your installment agreement or hardship status, they will release the wage garnishment. We’ll help you negotiate a realistic plan and ensure it gets processed quickly.
Yes. In addition to wages, the IRS can levy your bank account, seize tax refunds, or file federal tax liens. If you’re facing any of these threats, it’s important to get professional help right away.
Yes. We offer a free, no-pressure consultation to evaluate your IRS notice, financial situation, and best resolution strategy. We’ll also explain your rights and options so you can make an informed decision.
The longer you wait, the more the IRS can take. Let a trusted Atlanta CPA stop the garnishment and help you resolve your tax issues the right way.
✅ Same-day calls to the IRS
✅ File back taxes fast
✅ Negotiate affordable repayment
📞 Call us now at (404) 990-33665
📩 Or schedule your free consultation here
Don’t lose another paycheck to the IRS. Let us fight for your financial freedom.