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Does workers comp income count as income towards the means test when filing bankruptcy?
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Can you avoid tax evasion by filing bankrupt?
No! Most definitely not. Bankruptcy is not an allowable defense against a charge of income tax evasion. However, if what you meant to say is whether or not you can avoid paying delinquent taxes through the filing of a bankruptcy petition then the answer becomes yes, with certain limitations and rules.
What do you need to know about filing your tax return if you have filed bankruptcy during that year.?
No, you still owe the government. Bankruptcy proceedings begin with the filing of a petition with the bankruptcy court. The filing of the petitions creates a bankruptcy estate, which generally consists of all the assets of the person filing the bankruptcy petition. A separate taxable entity is created if the bankruptcy petition is filed by an individual under chapter 7 or chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The tax obligations of the person filing a bankruptcy petition (the debtor) vary depending on the bankruptcy chapter under which the petition was filed. Generally, when a debt owed to another is canceled the amount canceled or forgiven is considered income that is taxed to the person owing the debt. If a debt is canceled under a bankruptcy proceeding, the amount canceled is not income. However, the canceled debt reduces the amount of other tax benefits the debtor would otherwise be entitled to. This information is not intended to cover bankruptcy law in general, or to provide detailed discussions of the tax rules for the more complex corporate bankruptcy reorganizations or other highly technical transactions. For additional tax information on bankruptcy, refer to Publication 908, Bankruptcy Tax Guide. See http://www.irs.gov/publications/p908/index.html
Can you put 4 year old income taxes in a bankruptcy?
Federal income taxes due in an amount certain 3 years or more before the bankruptcy filing date can be discharged along with other dischargeable debts. You cannot just file to discharge the taxes, unless you have no other unsecured debt.
Why can a trustee take your income tax return if you are filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy which relieves you of your debt and does the trustee give the money to the creditors?
The trustee may take the refund and distribute it to creditors because a tax refund is not considered an exempted asset under bankruptcy laws.
Can you file income tax on your bankruptcy?
State Income Tax Claims, Federal Tax Claims, and Real Estate Taxes must be included in a bankruptcy filing. Income tax claims that are less than three years old will usually be consolidated with other debts and paid over three to five years in a Chapter 13. Depending upon income and assets, income tax claims for returns that were filed more than three years before the bankruptcy can sometimes be reduced substantially in a Chapter 13 and eliminated completely in a Chapter 7.The discharge of the debt in a bankruptcy, can actually cause taxable income for the year it is discharged if not handled proerly. You will get a 1099-C for most matters concering it.
Does income count AFTER you file chapter 7?
A person's income does not count after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. All that counts is what you had before filing bankruptcy.
Does VA disability compensation count towards means test as income when filing ch 7 bankruptcy?
I filed chap 13 Aug of 08 and they did include my VA disability as income.
What if your income increases after filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 is more of a repayment plan than a debt wipeout. Because of that, if there is a change in your financial circumstances after filing for bankruptcy then the court needs to be aware of it.
Can you get a second mortgage after filing bankruptcy?
Yes, as long as the bankruptcy has been discharged, your credit score is 580+, and you earn enough income to support the additional loan.
Can should your spouse get a job after filing bankruptcy chapter 7 but before the meeting of creditors?
You can switch jobs at any time during bankruptcy. The tax returns for the previous year are usually used when figuring income in bankruptcy. It is doubtful the new income would be a factor.
Is there a period of time after filing for bankruptcy you should wait for income that isn't affected?
In a chapter 7, no post petition income constitutes property of the bankruptcy estate. So to answer, no. In a chapter 13 or 11, all post petition income constitutes property of the estate.
What will happen to your direct deposit while filing bankruptcy?
Direct deposit of any monies while filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy are safe. However, under Chapter 13 bankruptcy, an automatic payment may be required to the trustee from a direct deposit of wages and other sources of income.
You just filed for bankruptcy and also got your 2008 refund will that be added to income in2009?
I filed my Federal taxes for 2008 and just received a refund and I am in the process of filing bankruptcy this month will that refund be added as income to the bottom line?
What part of ones credit matters when filing bankruptcy?
The average annual income rate of the person's business or household income determines a portion of bankruptcy reports. The other portions determine the person's tax rates, mortgage, and average spendings.
Gambling winning after filing bankruptcy?
What's your specific question? Gambling winnings are considered income, just like any other income. Strictly speaking, it doesn't really affect the bankruptcy, but your question needs to be a little more detailed.
When filing bankruptcy do you need to show proof of income for your significant other if debts are not in their name but you are living together?
The "other" is not a part of your case.
What are th steps to filing chapter 11?
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the income of the person filing will be subject to a two-part test. First, your income will be calculated with exemptions such as rent and food to determine whether you can afford to pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt such as your credit card bills. Second, your income will be compared to your state's median (middle) income. You won't be allowed to file for Chapter 7 if your income is above your state's median income and you can afford to pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt. Even if your income is below the state's median income and you can pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt, the court may still deny your Chapter 7 filing. There will be very few exceptions to this test, no matter how sympathetic your case is. If you pass the tests then the actual process of filing for bankruptcy will involve filing a two-page bankruptcy petition in which you identify your assets/property/debts etc. You will also meet with a trustee of the bankruptcy court who will go through your papers and conduct a creditors meeting. The process will take about 4-6 months.
