These types of seizures can take place for a diverse number of reasons such as debts or non-payments.
It’s essential to stay up to date with the Treasury, even after tax filing season. This is because The Tax Agency has the ability to garnish a taxpayer’s wages in certain circumstances. These seizures are applied when there are outstanding tax debts, and their purpose is to guarantee that people comply with their tax obligations.
Reasons that may lead to wage garnishment include unpaid tax debts, administrative or judicial resolutions that authorize the withholding of money, and failure to comply with payment agreements previously established with the Treasury. It is important to highlight that Before carrying out a seizure, the Tax Agency must notify the taxpayer sufficiently in advance so that he has the opportunity to resolve the debt and avoid having his salary withheld.
It is crucial to note that the Treasury cannot seize an individual’s entire salary. There are legal limits on the amount that can be withheld. Under article 27.2 of the Workers’ Statute, it is established that a person cannot be left with less than the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI). From there, The amount that can be seized varies depending on income, from 30% for salaries between 1,080 and 2,160 euros to 90% for salaries greater than 5,400 euros.
If you receive a debt notification from the Tax Agency, it is essential to take measures to resolve it and prevent a wage garnishment from being applied. Maintaining a good fiscal situation and complying with tax obligations is essential to avoid financial and legal complications.