Exempt income
Date: Fri, 10/17/2008 - 06:55
I'm not sure where I can find this, but is there an article that says how much of your income from wages is exempt for New York? A debt collector who had sued me and won sent me a letter telling me to let them know what income I have that is exempt. The only income I receive is from my self-employment and that is only approx $500 month. I don't get paid through payroll, I receive personal checks and I keep a log of that. What can I write or tell them about how little I make?
Sometimes these interrogatories are part of a court proceeding,
Sometimes these interrogatories are part of a court proceeding, which the court may allow be done through the mail. The court does require you to tell the truth, and lying is contempt of court and/or perjury.
Find out if the letter they sent is part of a court proceeding. You can do that by looking at your case through the court. If it's legit, you should answer truthfully.
Otherwise, if it is just some letter that the CA sent on their own with court process, then don't even answer it.
Dig out one of the checks with a low amount and use it as your e
Dig out one of the checks with a low amount and use it as your evidence of how little you make.
