Bankruptcy does not writes off newer income taxes, but Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 both still have ways of helping.
Income Tax Debt in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy writes off income taxes, if they meet certain conditions. These conditions are relatively, but not completely, straightforward.
Financial New Year Resolution #15: Filing Chapter 7 – Get a Fresh Start Leaving You with No Debts or Only the Debts You Can Handle
Chapter 7 “straight bankruptcy” is quick, usually quite straightforward, and appropriate for more situations than you might think.
U.S. Dept. of Justice Announces $1.375 Billion Settlement with S & P’s for Defrauding Investors, Helping Cause the Financial Crisis
Standard & Poor’s pays for giving AAA ratings to mortgage-backed securities that turned out to be little better than junk.