Does Bankruptcy Clear Tax Debt?
Oak Creek Bankruptcy Lawyer Helps You Discharge Tax Debt
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| Clear income tax debt by filing for bankruptcy. |
Yes—you are able to discharge certain federal and state income taxes by filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Wisconsin.
Only income taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy.
Qualifications for Discharging Income Tax Debt by Filing for Bankruptcy
- The taxes are federal or state income taxes only.
- You need to have continuously filed tax returns on time—despite not paying.
- Your tax debt must be at least three years old. The tax return must have been originally due at least three years before filing for bankruptcy.
- You have not committed tax fraud or evasion.
- You pass the 240-day rule: income tax debt must be assessed by the IRS at least 240 days before you file, or must not have been assessed at all.
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Discharging Tax Debt with Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Meet the requirements listed above and you may discharge your income tax debts by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
If you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may eliminate unsecured nonpriority debts such as:
Learn the 8 things you absolutely have to know before filing for bankruptcy in Milwaukee or other locations in Wisconsin.
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Can IRS Debt be Discharged in Chapter 13?
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not immediately discharge tax debt. First, you must determine if your income tax debt is a priority or nonpriority debt.
Your tax debt is considered nonpriority when it meets the 5 qualifications listed above. Otherwise, it is considered priority and must be paid off over the duration of the 3-5 year repayment period.
You will pay a percentage of your nonpriority tax debt over the course of the repayment period. When you complete the repayment period, the remainder of your nonpriority tax debt is discharged.
Oak Creek bankruptcy attorney answers your questions about clearing tax debt
Filing for bankruptcy requires meticulous attention to detail and intimate knowledge of bankruptcy law. Attempting to file for bankruptcy by yourself can be frustrating and exhausting without the help of an experienced professional. Steven R. McDonald is the helping hand you need to re-gain control of your financial present and future.
Contact Oak Creek bankruptcy lawyer Steven R. McDonald today for more information on discharging income tax debt.
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