I thought the Treasurer’s Office had to take me to court before it could garnish my wages.

This is not a garnishment it is a tax lien. The Code of Virginia section 58.1-3952 gives the Treasurer the authority to take such action without a court hearing.

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1. Why didn’t the city notify me that they sent a tax lien to my employer / bank?
2. There are two names on the tax bill, why did you come after me? I was just a co-signer.
3. I thought the Treasurer’s Office had to take me to court before it could garnish my wages.
4. How can I stop my employer from deducting for this lien?
5. How much will my employer deduct each pay period?
6. If the employee the tax lien was issued for no longer works for my company, what do I do?