Bankruptcy doesn’t just write off debts. It can undo bad things that a creditor has done to you. Like a judgment lien on your home.
The Extraordinary Tools of Bankruptcy: Avoid Hurting Your Favorite Creditor
If you’re careful it’s easy to avoid the rude surprise of hurting the friend, relative or other creditor you paid before filing bankruptcy.
The Extraordinary Tools of Bankruptcy: Make Your Creditor Pay Back Money Taken from You
Filing bankruptcy doesn’t just stop creditors’ present and future collection efforts against you. It might recoup money you’ve already lost.
The Extraordinary Tools of Bankruptcy: The “Automatic Stay”
Don’t take for granted how quickly and thoroughly filing bankruptcy protects you, your money, and everything else you own.
Tax Season: 20 Ways Bankruptcy Helps If You Owe Income Taxes
It’s now after April 15 so it’s no longer tax season. But if you owe income taxes, it’s ALWAYS tax season. Here’s how to escape.
Tax Season: Consider Bankruptcy Even If You Are in a Payment Plan with the IRS
You can be in a streamlined monthly installment plan to pay back income taxes even if you owe the IRS a lot of money. But should you be?
Tax Season: Filing Bankruptcy Before the IRS Levies on Your Vehicle
Can the IRS seize your car or truck in payment of a tax debt you owe? Yes, if it has substantial equity. Will it do so? Possibly.
Tax Season: Filing Bankruptcy Before an Income Tax Levy on Your Paycheck and/or Bank Account
You may not think of bankruptcy as a solution to your tax problems. But do look into it before the tax collector starts grabbing at you.
Tax Season: The Benefits of Filing a Chapter 13 Case Before the Recording of a Tax Lien
Chapter 13 can prevent tax liens, which can be very detrimental. IF one IS recorded, Chapter 13 deals with it better than does Chapter 7.
Tax Season: The Benefits of Filing a Chapter 7 Case Before the Recording of a Tax Lien
Chapter 7 can prevent a tax lien. Here’s what happens with and without that recorded tax lien.
Tax Season: When It’s Important to File Bankruptcy Sooner Rather Than Later–Tax Liens
A tax lien recorded before you file bankruptcy can force you to pay taxes you could otherwise not pay. You can prevent that lien recording.
Tax Season: More Protection While Dealing with Your Income Tax Debts through Chapter 13
It’s much safer than under Chapter 7 because the protection lasts for years instead of just a few months, and is more flexible.
Tax Season: More Control in Handling Your Income Tax Debts through Chapter 13
You get more control than with Chapter 7 over the amount of your tax payment, who you can pay ahead of taxes, & adjustments to the payments.