Income Taxes and Bankruptcy
Two fun topics: taxes and bankruptcy! Seriously, they can be a very good combination.
Be Very Careful About Any Recently Filed and Dismissed Bankruptcy Case
How to avoid getting tripped up in a trap set by Congress supposedly to prevent bankruptcy abuse.
Reasons to File a Second Bankruptcy Even If Too Early to Get a Discharge of Your Debts
You can file a new bankruptcy immediately after finishing another one, but why would you?
If You Filed Bankruptcy Just Before the 2005 “Reform,” When Exactly Can You File Again?
You can file a new case 8 years after filing before (so, now or very soon), or possibly only 6 or 4 or 2 years after, or maybe even with no delay.
A Chapter 7 “Straight Bankruptcy” Can . . . Help You Deal with Taxes from Your Closed Business
Chapter 7 can legally write off some business-related taxes, and put you in a good position to take care of the rest.
Bankruptcy Can Do So Much More Than Just Wipe Out Your Debts–But That’s Not A Bad Start
Chapter 7 gives you a fresh financial start by legally erasing your debts. That's enough if your debts are simple ones.
Defeating Creditors’ Accusations That You Misused Their Credit to Pay for the Holidays
The risk that creditors will not allow you to discharge some of their debts can be minimized through smart timing of your bankruptcy.
The After-Christmas Bankruptcy
It's human nature to hold off filing bankruptcy until after the holidays. Here's what you need to know once you think again about filing.
The Practical Consequences of Voluntarily Dismissing Your Chapter 13 Case
One advantage of filing a Chapter 13 case is that you can get out of it at any time. But what happens if you do dismiss your case?
Spouse Needs to Join Bankruptcy to Discharge Income Taxes, But Reluctant Because Has No Other Debts and Has Separate Asset
Finding the best way out of this seeming Catch-22 depends on a full understanding of your unique situation and your goals.
The Discharge of Debts for Married Couples in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Filing bankruptcy with or without your spouse affects the discharge of debts you each receive, and also affects whether you file under Chapter 7 or 13.
The Purpose of Bankruptcy in the U.S. Constitution
The most respected early commentator on the Constitution fills in some historical gaps about bankruptcy and leads it in a better direction.
Help! After Getting an Extension to October 15, I Just Filed My Taxes and Owe Tons!
If you were already on the financial edge and just found out you owe a bunch of income taxes, here is how bankruptcy can help.
Help! I Need to File Bankruptcy But Already Did One a Few Years Ago
If you need bankruptcy protection but already filed a bankruptcy case within the last few years, you may still be able to file a new one now.
Help! My Co-Signer and I Just Got Sued!
If you and someone else jointly owe a debt, bankruptcy can protect you against the debt and against your co-signer. Or if you want, bankruptcy can protect your co-signer.
