When a warrant/lien is filed, funds may be seized to satisfy a past-due balance. Under 15-1-706 (2) MCA, the warrant/lien provides authority to seize funds. Funds may be seized through wage garnishment or funds levy.
Funds will not be seized until all reasonable efforts have been made to contact you to allow for voluntary resolution of your past-due balance. If funds are seized, a notice will be sent to your last known address.
Contact CSB for assistance regarding the seizure of funds and to discuss payment arrangement options.
Wage Garnishment
A wage levy/garnishment is the seizure of wages, based on a percentage, sent directly from your employer to CSB for a period of 120 days.
For questions regarding garnished wages, contact CSB.
Funds Levy
A funds levy can be issued to collect past-due balances from financial institutions or entities holding funds on your behalf.
The levy will be issued in the amount of your total past-due balance.
To have levied funds reviewed, contact CSB or click here.
Employers
If you have received a Notice of Levy from the CSB, you can submit the Garnishment Response Formula and pay online by clicking here.
You can also download the form below and submit it via email, fax, or mail.
Email:
Fax:
406-444-7723
Mail:
Montana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 6309
Helena, MT 59604-6309