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Many people will be surprised to learn that, under certain circumstances, old debt owed to the IRS may be wiped out in bankruptcy. Of course, there are some taxes that will always survive the Court’s order of discharge. For example, amounts due under fraudulent returns cannot be eliminated even though the general requirements for discharge …
How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy? Most people contemplating bankruptcy obviously are in a financial bind. As a result, it is natural that one of the questions they ask of a bankruptcy attorney is how much it will cost to file. This desire to keep bankruptcy costs as low as possible is understandable. …
When you file your Chapter 7 petition, the next step you are required to complete is a 341 meeting of creditors. Named after section 341 of the bankruptcy code, this meeting is the moment you meet the Chapter 7 trustee handling your case, provide necessary documentation, and answer a few questions about your debts, finances, …
And which is right for you For many who are looking to get rid of debt that is threatening their home, livelihood, and sanity, bankruptcy is often heralded as the gold standard to debt management. With two chapters for consumer bankruptcy and alternative options for business owners, it seems like a logical solution to start …
Debt relief for student loans Earning higher education is a milestone in the lives of many young people today with just under 35% of the population having attended college education. Unfortunately, for many students, that education comes at an astronomical price. The result is a newly educated population in a challenging job market with a …
Debt consolidation for unmanageable finances Debt comes in many forms. We may have residual student loans, unsecured debt through credit cards or unexpected medical bills, and even larger-ticket payments such as mortgages and auto payments. Debt is so prevalent in the lives of individuals because it is difficult, if not impossible, to housing, education, and …
Consumer bankruptcy is a type of proceeding where individuals regain control of their debt by having it either restructured or partly forgiven. The two chapters which most file for are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. While both under the same umbrella, these two chapters function quite differently, making one a clear choice over the other …