A Chapter 7 “Means Test” Calculation Adjustment
As of April 1, 2016 you can have a little more "disposable income" and still pass the "means test" to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
A Fresh Start at Protecting Your Co-Signer Better
The "co-debtor stay," available only under Chapter 13, is a creative tool for protecting your co-signer from being forced to pay your debt.
A Fresh Start on Your Home with Chapter 13
Adjusting your mortgage and other home-related debts under Chapter 13 can often give your home the very best fresh start.
Bankruptcy Timing: Filing in 2016 to Write Off More Income Taxes with Chapter 13
With Chapter 13 you may have to pay some part of the taxes that you could just discharge under Chapter 7, but it may be worth it.
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays: Filing in January to Qualify for Chapter 7 or Shorten Chapter 13 Case
Think about filing bankruptcy in early 2016 if you had some extra source of money in mid-2015.
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays: Extra Income in December Affecting the “Means Test”
We show step-by-step how filing bankruptcy before the end of December can enable you to qualify for Chapter 7 "straight bankruptcy."
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays
Filing bankruptcy in December instead of January can make the difference between qualifying for Chapter 7 or being forced into Chapter 13.
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays
Filing bankruptcy in December instead of January can make the difference between qualifying for Chapter 7 or being forced into Chapter 13.
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays
Filing bankruptcy in December instead of January can make the difference between qualifying for Chapter 7 or being forced into Chapter 13.
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays
Filing bankruptcy in December instead of January can make the difference between qualifying for Chapter 7 or being forced into Chapter 13.
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays
Filing bankruptcy in December instead of January can make the difference between qualifying for Chapter 7 or being forced into Chapter 13.
Bankruptcy Timing and the Holidays
Filing bankruptcy in December instead of January can make the difference between qualifying for Chapter 7 or being forced into Chapter 13.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13–Older Income Taxes
Income tax debts can be written off when meeting certain conditions, mostly by being old enough. Here's what happens in Chapter 7 and 13.
Mistakes to Avoid–Selling Your Home Because You Owe Income Taxes
If you owe a bunch of income taxes, and have a tax lien on your home, it's tempting to try to fix everything by selling your home.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: The Truth about Qualifying to File a Chapter 7 Case
The reality is that most people who want to file a "straight bankruptcy" Chapter 7 case can do so; if not, Chapter 13 may be better anyway.