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Garnishment: Filing Methods and Requirements Questions

Garnishment: Filing Methods and Requirements Questions

Filing Methods and Requirements

  • Will paper filings eventually be phased out?

    While paper filings are still accepted, Treasury strongly encourages electronic submissions via eService or FTS due to efficiency and accuracy.

  • Can we use both FTS and eService to submit garnishments?

    Yes. You may use both methods depending on the volume of garnishments being submitted. eService is best for submitting 50 or fewer garnishments. FTS is best for submitting 51 or more garnishments.

  • If we file more than 50 garnishments, can we still submit a single garnishment later if it comes in late?

    Yes. If you have additional garnishment submissions of 50 or less, please use eService.

  • If filing 50 or fewer garnishments, do we need to use the EDP layout or include a transmittal form?

    EDP layout is not required for eService. A transmittal is no longer required for eService.

  • If using the electronic filing for up to 50 garnishments, is it necessary to upload the PDFs individually or is there an option to upload them as a batch?

    You must upload the PDFs individually, but you can upload up to 50 individual PDFs per eService submission.

  • If using the eService filing for up to 50 garnishments, is there a data file submission requirement, as there is with the 50+ option?

    No. When using eService, you are only required to upload garnishments in PDF format.

  • Are format requirements, etc., which reference FTS and EDP only applicable to submissions of 51 or more garnishments?

    Yes. If you are using eService, and submitting 50 or less, you are only required to upload garnishments in PDF format.

  • Can I file 2 batches of 50 garnishments?

    Yes. If you use eService, you can submit 2 or more batches of 50 garnishments.