What will bankruptcy do to my taxes?

What will filing a bankruptcy do to my taxes?
Karen E. Lockhart, PLC
That depends on your situation and the type of tax you are asking about. Income taxes that became due 3 years prior to filing can be discharged in many situations. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation to discuss your specific tax issues.

Disclaimer: The response above does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Replied: 7/20/2010
Diefer Law Group, P.C.
It really depends. Most taxes are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy. If your primary reason for filing bankruptcy is to discharge taxes, I would recommend you seek advice from a tax expert. You need an expert in taxation to look into your tax history in order to determine if taxes are dischargeable.

Disclaimer: The response above does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Replied: 7/13/2010
Law offices of William Michael Frantz, M.B.A., J.D. Attorney At Law
That is a very good question, regular income tax debts are dischargeable if they are "old enough" and meet a number of other requirements. This is a technical area of Bankruptcy Law, however, even if discharged, tax liens will remain on your property by the taxing authority. The result is that the taxing authority can't go after your bank account or wages, but you will have to pay off the lien before you can sell your real estate with a clear title. I would be willing to consult with you regarding this Bankruptcy matter.

Disclaimer: The response above does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Replied: 7/13/2010

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