Nearly one in four people will owe money at tax time, and many say they'll go into debt to settle their accounts. Reaching for your credit card may seem like an easy solution, but there can be some ...

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Social Security cannot be garnished for consumer or medical debts. Benefits can be garnished for federal debts, such as taxes and student loans, as well as child support, alimony and restitution.