Involuntary and Voluntary Pay Deductions: Federal
Original Author: Ryan F. Donovan
Updating Author: Alice Gilman
Summary
This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals regarding federal laws governing involuntary (e.g., court- and agency-ordered) pay deductions such as federal tax levies, child support and creditor garnishment withholding orders, bankruptcy orders, student loan and federal agency debt garnishments, and voluntary (e.g., employee-requested) pay deductions such as wage assignments, deductions for union dues and credit unions, US savings bonds and charitable donations.
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