Question: What debts are dischargeable? Answer: Generally, all debts listed on the petition are dischargeable. However, certain types of debt listed in 11 U.S.C. §523 are not dischargeable. The non-dischargeable debts listed in §523 include, but are not limited to: a. Certain taxes and fines; b. Debts arising from certain fraudulent conduct; c. Debts not… [Read More]
How long do I have to wait between Bankruptcy filings?
March 20, 2020 by
After the Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), the wait times between filing various chapters of bankruptcy changed. For chapter 7 cases, Section 727(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code controls and for Chapter 13 filings, Section 1328(f) of the Code controls. These waiting periods are summarized in the following table: Previous Case New… [Read More]
How can I get a copy of my tax transcript from the IRS?
March 2, 2014 by
Question: How can I get a copy of my tax transcript from the IRS? Answer: The bankruptcy court requires tax returns or tax transcripts with your bankruptcy petition. Either one is acceptable. If you don’t have a copy of your tax return you can request a tax transcript for free from the IRS. Please keep… [Read More]