---
title: What Is the IRS Wage Garnishment Table? | TaxTruce
url: https://taxtruce.com/answers/irs-wage-garnishment-table
updated: 2026-10-29
---

# What is the IRS wage garnishment table?

Updated October 8, 20261 sourceTaxTruce team[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

It is the table in IRS Publication 1494. Your employer uses it to figure how much of your pay is exempt, based on your filing status, pay period and dependents. The IRS mails Publication 1494 with the levy to your employer.

The exempt amount is based on the standard deduction plus an amount for dependents.

## Sources

1. [IRS: Information about wage levies](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/information-about-wage-levies)

Run the numbers with our [free tax tools](/tools), like the penalty and payment plan math.