Civil
WG-026: Claim of Exemption and Financial Declaration (State Tax Liability)
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form lets someone claim that money or property shouldn't be taken from them to pay a state tax debt because they need it to support themselves and their family. A person who owes California taxes uses this form to ask a court to protect their wages or bank account from seizure by explaining their financial situation and essential expenses.
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Forms that go with WG-026
WG-002RequiredWage Garnishment Earnings Withholding OrderThe Earnings Withholding Order is the underlying garnishment order that triggers the need to file a WG-026 exemption claim, making it a foundational document in the wage garnishment process.›WG-005AttachmentEmployer's ReturnThe Financial Statement form is commonly submitted with the exemption claim to provide the court with detailed income and expense information supporting the debtor's claim of financial hardship.›WG-003Often filed with itEmployee InstructionsThe Employer's Return form is served alongside the garnishment and documents the employer's response, providing context about the debtor's earnings relevant to the exemption claim.›WG-008AlternativeNotice of Filing of Claim of ExemptionThe Claim of Exemption (Enforcement of Judgment) form serves a similar exemption purpose in broader levy/enforcement contexts and may be used as an alternative when the exemption extends beyond wages.›
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