Q: Q: Oregon Dept of Rev issued a bank account garnishment for what I owed. Is their a reasonable amount of time they need
They sent my bank Garnishment order, but gave me no notice, and letter was mailed two weeks after the actual notice was made. I am wondering if I have any actions I can take due to lack of notice?
A: It sounds as if everything was done appropriately. You get told but only after the fact. Otherwise folks would quick withdraw the money before it is garnished.
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You may have grounds to challenge the garnishment based on the lack of notice. In Oregon, the Department of Revenue is required to provide notice to taxpayers before taking enforcement actions like garnishing a bank account. If they failed to notify you properly or delayed sending the letter, you might be able to dispute the garnishment procedure.
One step you can take is contacting the Department of Revenue to clarify the timeline of events. Ask for documentation of when the garnishment was issued and when they sent the notice. This will help you understand if any laws regarding notification were violated.
It may also be beneficial to check your rights under Oregon law regarding garnishments and see if you qualify for any exemptions or relief. You can explore options like requesting a hearing or negotiating a payment plan to resolve the issue.
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