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Is there a maximum allowable fee chargeable by a bankruptcy petition preparer?
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Most states require a preparer to be an attorney, and some bankruptcy courts have established a rule setting a maximum "no-look" fee for attorneys, meaning an attorney can charge more, but has to get the fee approved by the bankruptcy court.
Check your local jurisdiction's bankruptcy court website for such a rule.
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Is there a maximum allowable fee chargeable by a bankruptcy petition preparer in California?
Non-attorney preparers may not charge more than $150 for preparation of the documents. Attorneys may charge any fee, but must get court permission to charge more than a local rule of the court allows. This varies from court to court, and you do not say which federal district you are in, so you will have to go online to your court's website to get that information. Be sure to look under local rules.
How do i file chapter 7 without an attorney?
I should start by saying that all bankruptcy courts strongly urge people to use an attorney for this matter. That being said, Petition Preparers are services that will arrange and complete forms required for Bankruptcy court at a lower fee than an attorney. An increasing number of people have been using Petition Preparers to help them get ready to file for bankruptcy. However, if you are sure that you do not want to hire an attorney, then hiring the services of a Petition Preparer may be a good idea. A good bankruptcy Petition Preparer will be able to generate the proper documents quickly and easily. This can be a great help in your preparation for court.
While filing bankruptcy is your current bank notified?
Only your creditors should receive the bankruptcy notice. A careless petition preparer could have names and addresses on the list that do not belong there. If you don't owe your bank any money, they should not be on the list.
Should you tip your tax preparer?
No, there is no need to tip a tax preparer.
How much does a tax preparer make?
In the United States, the average annual salary for a tax preparer is $33,000. The average annual salary for a tax preparer in California is $36,000.
Can you file your car in bankruptcy after a bankruptcy discharge?
You probably have to! You were supposed to include everything you owe and everything you own...you swore and signed legal documents saying you did. You don't pick and chose what you have to be included....it all is. Some things are exempt for actions against by law...but that is their class, not that they aren't included in the filing. If you forgot something, you should probably advise the court and correct the clerical error you made.
Can you pay your tax preparer with refund money?
My refund i paid my tax preparer came back to me why?
What to do if tax preparer forgot to sign tax return?
Let the tax preparer know and then forget about it. This is the sort of thing that you paid your tax preparer to handle for you. If the IRS sends the return back to be signed, take care of it then.
What does preparer mean in french?
prepare
Who can you consult to help you prepare your tax return?
A tax preparer helps prepare tax returns, and in exchange, the tax preparer charges a fee.
Can you back out from filing bankruptcy if you have not signed yet?
Sure, if by signing you mean sign the petition and schedules that your lawyer has prepared. If you haven't signed you haven't committed to anything yet. It might be tough to get a refund though. Your lawyer/preparer has already done the hard part of her job and it wouldn't be fair to give you all your money back. This is not legal advice, but general knowledge. Consult an attorney in your jurisdiction for case-specific advice. Henry Paloci Member, CA Bar and FL Bar http://cleanstartbankruptcy.com
Does anyone know how to become a tax preparer?
To become a certified tax preparer you would have to take classes and pass the licensing test. If you're looking to just do a few taxes on the side, there is tax preparation software that will give you practice as a tax preparer.
