Modesto, CA asked in Tax Law and Collections for California

Q: Live in California. Single mom Get only child supp $791mon Work part time $450mon

Can state board of equalization do a wage garnishment and levy bank acc at same time. I financially struggle monthly. I have no assets. The tax debt is from 2005 and is from a old business i owned but financially lost in 2005. My rent is $1000 mon. You can see i live below poverty.

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A: You can contact the Board to discuss your hardships and ask them to take it into consideration. Bankruptcy may be another possible option. Speak to a bankruptcy attorney. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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