MS HB1561

Removes automatic wage withholding for state income tax owed by public officers and employees after August 15, replacing it with standard collection remedies available to the Department of Revenue.

Limits attachments or garnishments against public officers and employees to 25% of disposable earnings or the outstanding tax liability, whichever is less.

Removes automatic salary withholding for unpaid sales tax owed by public officers and employees, allowing the Department of Revenue to pursue standard collection remedies instead.

Clarifies that salary or wage attachments for state and local taxes under this bill are exempt from general wage garnishment limitations in Section 85-3-4.

Effective date: July 1, 2016.