From 1 July 2026, higher garnishment exemption limits apply for debtors. The adjusted garnishment table is based on the development of the tax-free allowance and thus increases the non-garnishable portions of income. For landlords, this means: In case of wage garnishments of indebted tenants, more income will remain protected in the future, which can affect enforcement proceedings. Haufe informs employers in the public sector about the implementation of the new table values in payroll accounting.
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