California Bans Debt Collectors From Getting Relief Payouts (1)

California has blocked debt collectors from garnishing federal tax relief payments. Meanwhile, Iowa gave a break to some delinquent property owners and a major annual tax meeting may go online only. Here’s the latest on shifting state tax guidelines, deadlines, and policy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. For Thursday’s coverage click here. Here’s a state-by-state roadmap.

Debt collectors can’t garnish federal relief payments to California residents meant to ease financial stress during the Covid-19 crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in an executive order.

The April 23 order applies to rebates of $1,200 for an individual, ...