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Claiming Back Taxes in Bankruptcy

Only if they are more than three years old and meet specific requirements

More specifically, yes, taxes may be discharged in bankruptcy and are in a suprisingly low claim priority position....I believe 7th.

Generally, income taxes for periods more than 2 or 3 years previous are not able to be assessed, being past the Statute of Limitations (however a number of items may extend that statute), and would not need o be claimed.

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