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Well no.

But you would want to have filed all your returns.

If you have $ coming back...(which is common for people who don't file, especially those that have limited financial income), you would want it.

If you owe anything, what you owe can become part of the BK and may be relieved.

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You have to pay and file taxes when due under the US tax laws, which even has it's own Federal Court System (The US Tax Court)

Bankruptcy which is done under the US Bankruptcy Laws, which have their own Federal Court System (The Federal Bankruptcy Court) doesn't change any of the requirements. Apples & Oranges.

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