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		<title>Discharge Your Taxes through Bankruptcy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Few people know that you can totally eliminate your taxes if you are declared a bankrupt. The fact is that you can discharge your taxes through bankruptcy, provided you adhere to a set of strict rules. Your bankruptcy lawyer can give you further details on these rules and to the credit of the IRS, it isn&#039;t a complicated list to remember. If you have a tax burden you want to get relief from, consider filing for bankruptcy. Despite the stigma attached to it, bankruptcy is a legitimate means for getting out of crippling tax debt.</p>
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<p>Few people know that you can totally eliminate your taxes if you are declared a bankrupt. The fact is that you can discharge your taxes through bankruptcy, provided you adhere to a set of strict rules. Your bankruptcy lawyer can give you further details on these rules and to the credit of the IRS, it isn&#039;t a complicated list to remember. If you have a tax burden you want to get relief from, consider filing for bankruptcy. Despite the stigma attached to it, bankruptcy is a legitimate means for getting out of crippling tax debt.</p>
<p>There are two major types of bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code, namely Chapter 7 and <a href="http://tampabankruptcy.pro" target="_blank">Chapter 13 bankruptcy</a>. Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 can significantly reduce the entire amount of tax you have to pay. Generally speaking, being declared a bankrupt under Chapter 7 means you do not have to pay any of your taxes at all. On the other hand, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy discharge reduces your debt but you have to pay the balance through a payment plan. Your bankruptcy lawyer will explain both of these options in greater detail. Usually when most people talk about bankruptcy, they are referring to Chapter 7.</p>
<p>In order to discharge your tax debt under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you have to fulfill a strict set of conditions. First of all, your tax debt must have been from at least three years ago; a recent tax debt will not qualify. Next, it cannot be from a tax form that the IRS has ruled as illegal, which rules out tax evasion and all other forms of tax fraud. Essentially, the bankruptcy rule is in place to help those who have a tax burden that they genuinely cannot pay and not to help out tax cheats that got caught.</p>
<p>The best thing you can do is to discuss with a bankruptcy attorney and ask about discharging taxes through bankruptcy as an option and also about other tax relief options that may be open to you. Other options of reducing your tax burden include an Offer in Compromise and payment plans. You may obtain an Offer in Compromise if you face severe financial hardships such as serious illness, loss of job, death of a family member, unexpected disaster etc that prevent you from paying your taxes. On the other hand, payment plans are instalment payments usually over 12 months or less to pay off your tax debt.</p>
<p>Darrin T. Mish is a veteran, nationally recognized tax attorney who has focused on providing IRS help to taxpayers for over a decade. He regularly travels the country training other attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents on how to handle their toughest cases with the IRS. He is highly ranked among the top attorneys in the country, with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a perfect 10 on Avvo.com. Martindale-Hubbell has also honored him with a listing in their Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is a member of the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers and the Tax Freedom Institute. With clients on every continent but Antarctica, he has what it takes to solve your IRS problems no matter where you live in the world. If you would like more information about his practice and how he can help you, please call his office at (813) 229-7100 or toll free at 1-888-GET-MISH.</p>
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		<title>It&#039;s a Little Known Fact that Bankruptcy Can Stop IRS Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Most people fall on financial hard times, regardless of the reasons. The IRS may demand that you also settle your tax debt, increasing the money owed to creditors. The IRS can be quite unforgiving, unlike other bill collectors. They can effectively wreck a taxpayer&#039;s life if they want to continue specific <a href="http://theirsteam.com/2007/11/whats-the-tax-collection-procedure/" target="_blank">collection methods</a>. Filing for bankruptcy offers a degree of protection against the IRS&#039;s worst debt collection techniques.</p>
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<p>Most people fall on financial hard times, regardless of the reasons. The IRS may demand that you also settle your tax debt, increasing the money owed to creditors. The IRS can be quite unforgiving, unlike other bill collectors. They can effectively wreck a taxpayer&#039;s life if they want to continue specific <a href="http://theirsteam.com/2007/11/whats-the-tax-collection-procedure/" target="_blank">collection methods</a>. Filing for bankruptcy offers a degree of protection against the IRS&#039;s worst debt collection techniques.</p>
<p>Bankruptcy is not an easy way out of debts, contrary to popular belief. People can legally seek debt relief with this, and tax debts are included. It is likely to cancel all tax and other debts by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but without any guarantees. Filing for Chapter 11, 12, or 13 bankruptcy provides people an opportunity to settle their IRS issues by entering into a payment plan.</p>
<p>You receive an &#039;automatic stay&#039; or legal protection when you file for bankruptcy. The IRS and all other creditors must stop all actions against you once you have filed for bankruptcy. Applying with the bankruptcy court is the only way that any of your creditors can hurdle the automatic stay while your bankruptcy is still in the process of being discharged or dismissed. Judges rarely lift the automatic stay, although the IRS is a government entity. Generally, in order for that to happen, the IRS is responsible for proving that fraud is being committed by the taxpayer who is filing for bankruptcy. You have more serious IRS issues on your hand if you&#039;re conducting <a href="http://theirsteam.com/2008/01/irs-criminal-prosecutions-the-facts/" target="_blank">fraud</a>.</p>
<p>Tax debts are frozen until the bankruptcy claim is dismissed or discharged. The statute of limitations resumes when bankruptcy is dismissed, definitely prolonging it.</p>
<p>When specific requirements such as the three-year rule are met, tax debts are possibly cleared with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy claim. All tax debts considered are at least 3 years old, beginning from April 15 of the year they were filed, as stated in the three-year rule. Also included in the rule are extensions.</p>
<p>There&#039;s also the two-year rule which includes taxes filed 2 years prior to bankruptcy. Another rule is the 240-day rule, applied to taxes assessed 240 days before bankruptcy filing.</p>
<p>However, there are also significant loopholes that will still allow the IRS to collect the tax bill, even if a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is filed and discharged. The IRS has first rights to any property, if they filed a tax lien before the bankruptcy was filed. The main benefit of Chapter 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies, as re-organization bankruptcies, is to enable taxpayers to buy time to settle their IRS problem.</p>
<p>Darrin T. Mish is a veteran, nationally recognized tax attorney who has focused on providing IRS help to taxpayers for over a decade. He regularly travels the country training other attorneys, CPAs and enrolled agents on how to handle their toughest cases with the IRS. He is highly ranked among the top attorneys in the country, with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a perfect 10 on <a href="http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog/386/avvo-com-what-is-it-why-is-it-important-that-your-lawyer-be-a-perfect-10/" target="_blank">Avvo.com</a>. Martindale-Hubbell has also honored him with a listing in their Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is a member of the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers and the Tax Freedom Institute. With clients on every continent but Antarctica, he has what it takes to solve your IRS problems no matter where you live in the world. If you would like more information about his practice and how he can help you, please call his office at (813) 229-7100 or toll free at 1-888-GET-MISH.</p>
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		<title>Believe It or Not, Bankruptcy Can Be a Great IRS Problem Solution</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Bankruptcy is a negative term, and with new amendments in the law, it is now also a mind-boggling word. However, it is the only resort for a lot of people. Understanding what bankruptcy is, what the filing needs and guidelines are, and the nitty-gritty of the process is important if you think this is your last alternative to get away from financial mishap. To add, it is a wonderful move to consult a Tampa <a href="http://theirsteam.com/2008/01/tax-professionals-and-you/" target="_blank">tax professional</a> if you intend to resort to filing for bankruptcy.</p>
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<p>Bankruptcy is a negative term, and with new amendments in the law, it is now also a mind-boggling word. However, it is the only resort for a lot of people. Understanding what bankruptcy is, what the filing needs and guidelines are, and the nitty-gritty of the process is important if you think this is your last alternative to get away from financial mishap. To add, it is a wonderful move to consult a Tampa <a href="http://theirsteam.com/2008/01/tax-professionals-and-you/" target="_blank">tax professional</a> if you intend to resort to filing for bankruptcy.</p>
<p>First, how is bankruptcy defined? It is when a person or business is deemed incapable of settling his financial obligations. There are three different forms, or more legally referred to as Chapters, of bankruptcy for individuals, married or domestic partners.  Let us visit each Chapter.</p>
<p>*Chapter 7 &#8211; debtors, mostly individuals or couples, are granted with the time to liquidate their assets to settle their dues and permitted to handle sufficient funds to help them regain their balance in the financial arena.<br />
*Chapter 12 is tailored-fit for family farmers or fishermen<br />
*Chapter 13 or debt reorganization &#8211; usually provided to those who display the possibility settling their debts in three or five year&#039;s time</p>
<p>Businesses have three options: Chapters 7, 11, and 15.  Chapter 7 business bankruptcies lead to the termination of the business.  Chapter 11 assists businesses in reorganizing debt and operations while staying open.  Chapter 15 focuses on the eradication of foreign debt. Your Tampa tax lawyer will help you identify which, if any, form of bankruptcy you can be classified into.</p>
<p>Bankruptcy relief covers, among others, credit card debt, medical bills and unsecured loans.  Child or spousal support and some tax debts, however, cannot form part of it.</p>
<p>What are the filing guidelines? Again, this is an area where a Tampa tax lawyer can offer very useful pieces of information. The bankruptcy regulations were amended in 2005, making the procedures more intricate and harder for debtors.  Written below are a few of the rules and regulations:</p>
<p>*Numerous amounts of documentations regarding earnings and expenses are needed for filing.  Your Tampa tax lawyer can help you determine which forms you need and help you prepare them.<br />
*Debt counseling from approved counseling institutions is required six months before filing.<br />
*You have to meet income requirements.  The new regulations are directed at decreasing the number of people who file for Chapter 7.  You have to fall within your state&#039;s median income, and meet other qualifications which differ county by county.  People who do not meet the requirements of Chapter 7 will make use of the provisions of Chapter 13.</p>
<p>To check if you qualify for the requirements for Chapter 7, you can refer to the US Trustee Program of the Department of Justice or ask the assistance of a qualified Tampa tax lawyer.</p>
<p>How do you declare bankruptcy?  It is possible to do it on your own, but do not forget that it is a legal proceeding with far-reaching consequences.  You may need an expert who is experienced in bankruptcy laws.  You pick whether you are filing for Chapter 7 or 13 and then file with the bankruptcy court.  You are then assigned a trustee who is in-charge of making sure that you gather all the needed information. Then, you tell your creditors of your move to file for bankruptcy.  They will need to discontinue their attempts of collecting payments from you.  As the cycle goes on, you  will need to meet with creditors.  Filing for bankruptcy is a long-and-winding process, so be prepared to see it through.</p>
<p>Lastly, what is the effect of a bankruptcy claim on your income taxes or IRS standing?  It depends. First, a forgiven debt is treated as a taxable income, except in the case of bankruptcy. Second, filing for one reduces the other tax benefits due to a debtor. Third, it generates a bankruptcy estate, which includes all your assets and is considered another taxable entity when the claim is filed under Chapter 7 or 11.  Consequently, you have to pay taxes for this other asset.</p>
<p>The rules and procedures of bankruptcy can be very complex.  For additional information, you can check with the IRS for detailed tax queries. You must also consult with a Tampa tax lawyer.  The decision to file for bankruptcy is a huge life decision: make sure you have all the assistance and paperwork you need to make an informed choice.</p>
<p>Darrin T. Mish is an experienced, nationally recognized tax attorney who has been practicing tax law for over a decade. He has an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been honored with a listing in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. His passion is providing <a href="http://getirshelp.com/irs-problem-solver-blog.htm" target="_blank">IRS help</a> to taxpayers, and with that in mind, he travels the country training other attorneys, CPAs and</p>
<p><a href="http://getirshelp.com/enrolled-agent-part-1.htm" target="_blank">enrolled agents</a> on how to handle their toughest cases with the IRS. He is also a member of the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers and the Tax Freedom Institute. If you would like more information about his practice and how he can help you, please call his office at (813) 229-7100 or toll free at 888-GET-MISH.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>A taxpayer may have the right to discharge back taxes in a <a href="http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog/?p=83" target="_blank">chapter 7 bankruptcy</a>. Filing chapter 7 is a way to eliminate back taxes if you meet the conditions for discharging those back taxes. Chapter 7 will completely eliminate qualifying debt, including back taxes. Under recently updated bankruptcy laws back tax debt is treated the same in both chapter 7 and chapter 13 filings. However, not all back tax debt qualifies for discharge in a bankruptcy. There are five conditions that must be satisfied for back taxes to be discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy, and these conditions apply to each tax year, each tax return and each tax assessment independently. If back income taxes tax satisfy these conditions they may be discharged in chapter 7. The five conditions back taxes must meet to be discharged in chapter 7 are: the tax return must be due at least three years ago, the tax return must have been filed at least two years ago, the tax assessment (there may be multiple assessments in a given tax year) is at least 240 days old, the tax return is not fraudulent and the taxpayer is not guilty of tax evasion.</p>
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<p>A taxpayer may have the right to discharge back taxes in a <a href="http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog/?p=83" target="_blank">chapter 7 bankruptcy</a>. Filing chapter 7 is a way to eliminate back taxes if you meet the conditions for discharging those back taxes. Chapter 7 will completely eliminate qualifying debt, including back taxes. Under recently updated bankruptcy laws back tax debt is treated the same in both chapter 7 and chapter 13 filings. However, not all back tax debt qualifies for discharge in a bankruptcy. There are five conditions that must be satisfied for back taxes to be discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy, and these conditions apply to each tax year, each tax return and each tax assessment independently. If back income taxes tax satisfy these conditions they may be discharged in chapter 7. The five conditions back taxes must meet to be discharged in chapter 7 are: the tax return must be due at least three years ago, the tax return must have been filed at least two years ago, the tax assessment (there may be multiple assessments in a given tax year) is at least 240 days old, the tax return is not fraudulent and the taxpayer is not guilty of tax evasion.</p>
<p>In order for a back taxes to be dischargeable in chapter 7 they must result from an income tax return that was due at least three years before the bankruptcy petition is filed. This includes any extensions filed. In addition to being due three years prior, the return must have actually been filed at least two years before the bankruptcy petition is filed. The two year condition is most applicable to late filed returns. A taxpayer is not permitted to simply file late returns for back taxes due three years previously and then immediately file a chapter 7. The two year filing time requirement begins from the date the taxpayer actually filed the return. Tax assessments resulting in back taxes must be a minimum of 240 days old to qualify for chapter 7. The IRS may assess taxes because the taxpayer had a balance due on his or her return that was never paid, the IRS audited the return and assessed additional taxes, or a proposed assessment has become final. It is possible then for a single tax year to have multiple assessments which need to reach the 240 day threshold independently before those back taxes may be discharged in a chapter 7.</p>
<p>In addition to the previously discussed conditions and as in other back tax resolutions, the tax return cannot be fraudulent or frivolous and the taxpayer cannot be guilty of intentionally evading tax law. Some back taxes will not be dischargeable in a chapter 7, primarily back taxes resulting from unfiled income tax returns. However, civil penalties and <a href="http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog/?p=200" target="_blank">trust fund recovery penalties</a> (from back payroll taxes) will not ever be dischargeable in chapter 7 or any other bankruptcy. On a final note, from an administrative point a taxpayer seeking to discharge back taxes in a chapter 7 petition will be required to prove that tax returns for the four previous years have been filed, as well as provide a copy of their most recent tax return to the bankruptcy court. If you have back taxes and are considering a chapter 7, seek professional guidance to analyze your tax transcripts as a precaution against filing a petition too soon.</p>
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		<title>CAN A TAX RESOLUTION FIRM REALLY HELP YOU SOLVE YOUR TAX PROBLEM? (PART 2 OF A 3 PART SERIES)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darrin Mish</dc:creator>
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<p>Last post we began a discussion on the July 23rd article in the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121677131246575457.html" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a> online edition. In the first post of this series we mentioned the consideration of other solution alternatives outside the OIC and an Installment Agreement. The solutions considered in the WSJ article completely ignore the possibility of bankruptcy in eliminating a tax liability. There are some tax liabilities that are never dischargeable in a bankruptcy proceeding, chiefly; the Trust Fund portion of Payroll Taxes, taxes assessed by a Substitute for Return (when a taxpayer fails to file a return and the IRS files one for him or her) and Civil Penalties (not to be confused with penalties and interest associated with failure to file, failure to pay, and paying late which are dischargeable). However, contrary to the prevailing perception, bankruptcy can be a reasonable alternative in eliminating an outstanding tax liability.</p>
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<p>Last post we began a discussion on the July 23rd article in the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121677131246575457.html" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a> online edition. In the first post of this series we mentioned the consideration of other solution alternatives outside the OIC and an Installment Agreement. The solutions considered in the WSJ article completely ignore the possibility of bankruptcy in eliminating a tax liability. There are some tax liabilities that are never dischargeable in a bankruptcy proceeding, chiefly; the Trust Fund portion of Payroll Taxes, taxes assessed by a Substitute for Return (when a taxpayer fails to file a return and the IRS files one for him or her) and Civil Penalties (not to be confused with penalties and interest associated with failure to file, failure to pay, and paying late which are dischargeable). However, contrary to the prevailing perception, bankruptcy can be a reasonable alternative in eliminating an outstanding tax liability.</p>
<p>In order for an income tax liability (including interest and penalties) to be dischargeable in a bankruptcy proceeding it needs to meet a series of three (3) “timing” tests. First, the income tax must be a liability resulting from a return that was due three years (including extensions) prior to the date of the bankruptcy petition. Second, the tax return from which the income tax liability results must have been filed two years prior to the date of the bankruptcy petition. Finally, the income tax liability itself must have been assessed 240 days prior to the date of the bankruptcy petition. This 240 day period is increased if an Offer in Compromise was pending with respect to these assessed taxes by the period of time the OIC was pending plus 30 days. In calculating when an income tax liability is eligible for discharge a given tax year is considered independently, and each assessment of tax (if there are multiple assessments) within a given tax year are considered independently.</p>
<p>For some taxpayers a <a href="http://getirshelp.com/s_bankruptcy.htm" target="_blank">bankrupcty tax</a> discharge analysis can be quite simple. If a taxpayer has additional assessments in a given tax year that resulted from an audit for example, or unsuccessfully attempted to settle with the IRS previously by filing an OIC, the analysis is more complicated. Sometimes a taxpayer may find themselves in the position where part of a a given year’s tax liability is eligible for discharge, but an additional assessment in that year is not eligible until more time passes. These factors complicating the analysis make competent professional assistance essential when considering bankruptcy as an option. Many bankruptcy attorneys do not possess the necessary tax expertise and will forgo including tax liabilities in a bankruptcy petition to avoid professional liability. Simply filing a bankruptcy petition one day too soon can cost a taxpayer that would otherwise qualify the opportunity to discharge their outstanding tax liability through bankruptcy proceedings.</p>
<p>A taxpayer that has tax liabilities from a past period of financial difficulty that is now looking for a “fresh start” should strongly consider enlisting the assistance of a competent tax professional to provide a bankruptcy timing discharge analysis to his or her bankruptcy attorney. An Offer in Compromise might be able to settle your tax debt for “pennies on the dollar,” but a bankruptcy could be the “nuclear bomb” that wipes your tax debt out completely with the IRS left holding the tab.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darrin Mish</dc:creator>
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<p>If you have filed for bankruptcy or are planning to, you should know there is a mountain of paperwork involved.  You will need IRS help to figure out the taxes and methods of calculation for taxes you will owe as a result of filing for bankruptcy.  Fact: filing for bankruptcy does not mean you won’t owe any taxes for that year.</p>
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<p>If you have filed for bankruptcy or are planning to, you should know there is a mountain of paperwork involved.  You will need IRS help to figure out the taxes and methods of calculation for taxes you will owe as a result of filing for bankruptcy.  Fact: filing for bankruptcy does not mean you won’t owe any taxes for that year.</p>
<p>When you file a petition for bankruptcy, that act creates a bankruptcy estate.  A bankruptcy estate is composed of all assets of the petitioner.  If you are filing bankruptcy as an individual, under Chapters 7 or 11, a separate taxing entity is formed.</p>
<p>When a debt is forgiven or cancelled, the IRS considers that amount as income to you, which is taxable.  If, however, the debt is cancelled through a bankruptcy proceeding, the amount cancelled is not considered income.  Nevertheless, the amount of the cancelled debt reduces the amount of other tax benefits you would normally have accessible to you.</p>
<p>When you file for bankruptcy, you retain an obligation to file an income tax return.  This is just one more reason why you should enlist professional help by calling our office to help you sort through the maze of paperwork, rules, and regulations that can cause you to incur IRS problems.</p>
<p>When you file for bankruptcy, you can choose to end your tax year the day before you file your petition.  This will permit the tax due on that shorter taxable period to be filed as a claim against the bankruptcy estate.</p>
<p>INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW</p>
<p>Tax procedures will need to be followed to determine the amount of tax you, or the bankruptcy estate, owe.  Also, paying the tax claim and receiving a discharge of tax liability are issues for which you will need IRS help.</p>
<p>As an individual debtor, you will need to file a Form 1040 for the tax concerned.  The trustee of your bankruptcy estate will need to file a Form 1041.  Other instances might involve Form 1120.  This is all part of your Determination of Tax. The IRS can discharge the liability of paying tax for the estate if they deem that action to be appropriate and certain criteria have been met.  For IRS help with these forms and any questions, contact one of our professional tax consultants.</p>
<p>You can request a prompt determination of any unpaid tax liability through a written application.  The IRS must then notify the trustee of the bankruptcy estate within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application whether or not the return will be accepted as filed or if further examination of the tax return is required.</p>
<p>The bankruptcy court typically has the jurisdiction to decide the amount of tax imposed on the debtor or estate and whether that amount is fair and legal.  This amount will also include any penalties or fines in addition to a tax amount assessed.</p>
<p>You will need IRS help discerning the difference between what you owe and what you don’t on your tax return, so let our professional and friendly staff help with your IRS problems.</p>
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		<title>Chapter 13 Bankruptcy &#8211; A Possible Solution to your IRS Problem?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darrin Mish</dc:creator>
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<p>A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a process only for individuals, not businesses or corporations, who need to reorganize their debts in a structure that will better enable them to survive tough times.  You will need IRS help with this IRS problem.  Our professional staff is here to offer you IRS help.</p>
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<p>A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a process only for individuals, not businesses or corporations, who need to reorganize their debts in a structure that will better enable them to survive tough times.  You will need IRS help with this IRS problem.  Our professional staff is here to offer you IRS help.</p>
<p>With a Chapter 13 bankruptcy process, you will retain all your assets.  You will need to designate a portion of your future income to repay creditors.  Time allowances for repayment generally range from 36 to 60 months.  Most debtors utilize the 60-month time frame.</p>
<p>A bankruptcy court will appoint a trustee to oversee the management of the Chapter 13 procedure.  This trustee will obviously be an important point of contact and communication for you through this process.  You will need IRS help to assist you in finding and filing all the necessary documentation and paperwork.  Our staff can help guide you through this IRS problem.</p>
<p>Four mandatory criteria required for eligibility for a Chapter 13 filing are:</p>
<p>1.  You must be an individual, or an individual with a spouse can who file jointly.  (Exceptions to this:  you cannot be a stockbroker or a commodities broker.)</p>
<p>2.  You must have a regular income.  Self-employment income is included.</p>
<p>3.  Your secured debts must not be higher than $922,975.</p>
<p>4.  Your unsecured debts must not be higher than $307,675.</p>
<p>And these figures for debts are not just relative to tax debts, but must include all your debts.</p>
<p>IRS problems can arise in the preliminary issues of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy process.  Pre-Bankruptcy Collection Actions, Levy Issues, and Adequate Protection are issues that sometimes arise during a Chapter 13 hearing.</p>
<p><strong>FILING A PLAN FOR REPAYMENT</strong></p>
<p>With a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, you MUST file a PLAN for restructuring and repayment.  If you dont file the petition and the plan at the same time, you MUST file your plan within 15 days after the petition is filed.  Typically, payments must begin within 30 days after you have filed your plan.</p>
<p><strong>PLAN REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>
<p>Typically, your payment plan should detail what each creditor is owed and what that creditor will be paid through the bankruptcy term.  The plan should also state what the interest rate will be for any interest that is accrued and paid.  Any other stipulations that affect a particular creditor should also be noted.  If all plan specifications are met, the court will grant you a discharge at the end of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceeding.</p>
<p>Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition can be a monumental challenge and rather than let it be an IRS problem for you, contact our office so that we may provide you with the necessary IRS help to see you successfully through this transition period.</p>
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<p>You might think that filing for bankruptcy will end your IRS Problems.� If you are considering bankruptcy you need to research it carefully to make sure it is the right decision for you and your family.� You need to be aware that bankruptcy can have a long-term effect on your family� Before deciding to use bankruptcy to solve your IRS problems, you need to research it thoroughly and obtain wise counsel.  Since there are two basic types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapters 11, 12 and 13, you will need to make a decision regarding which bankruptcy to file.  ���� Chapter 7 is straight bankruptcy.� This type allows you to liquidate your debts, both non-exempt and dischargeable.� Most of your tax debt is eliminated provided it is over 3 years old.� This does not affect recent taxes.  ���� Chapters 11, 12 and 13 are repayment plans that allow you to repay some of your debt and eliminate the rest.� Each plan has its own specific deadline.� At the end of the deadline, you will have paid your tax bill in full.  Your tax debt can be discharged if you meet these five criteria:  ���� You must file for bankruptcy at least 3 years after the tax return was due ���� You have filed tax returns for at least 2 years prior to filing ���� Your tax return was not fraudulent ���� Your tax assessment is at least 240 days prior to filing ���� You have not been guilty of tax evasion  Other important factors to note are that you must have filed your taxes for the prior 4 years before your bankruptcy case can go before the creditors� meeting.� In addition, tax debts that are not eligible for discharge are withholding taxes and any taxes owed because of unfiled tax returns.  Disadvantages of Bankruptcy  Even if you file for bankruptcy, you can still owe taxes when your term is up.� Whatever time remains on the statute of limitations on your current tax bills is extended.� This will give the IRS more time to collect these taxes from you.  The effect on your credit rating is another point to consider.� Bankruptcy becomes part of the public record and can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years.� This could make it harder for you to qualify for credit, obtain loans, enter into a new rental agreement, and could even affect your ability to obtain a new job.  Getting rid of your IRS Problems through bankruptcy may be a good choice for you.� It is important to know that the bankruptcy rules and regulations can change quickly.� You will need the help of a professional to get the most up to date information.� It is an important decision for you and your family.� You would be wise to review your situation with an experienced tax professional especially with the complexity of the bankruptcy process and its continual changes.� We can answer your questions regarding bankruptcy or any other IRS Problems.� Looking for a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.getirshelp.com/FtLauderdaleTaxAttorney.htm">Ft. Lauderdale Tax Attorney</a>? We can represent taxpayers anywhere in the United States. Contact our office today.</p>
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<p>You might think that filing for bankruptcy will end your IRS Problems.� If you are considering bankruptcy you need to research it carefully to make sure it is the right decision for you and your family.� You need to be aware that bankruptcy can have a long-term effect on your family� Before deciding to use bankruptcy to solve your IRS problems, you need to research it thoroughly and obtain wise counsel.  Since there are two basic types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapters 11, 12 and 13, you will need to make a decision regarding which bankruptcy to file.  ���� Chapter 7 is straight bankruptcy.� This type allows you to liquidate your debts, both non-exempt and dischargeable.� Most of your tax debt is eliminated provided it is over 3 years old.� This does not affect recent taxes.  ���� Chapters 11, 12 and 13 are repayment plans that allow you to repay some of your debt and eliminate the rest.� Each plan has its own specific deadline.� At the end of the deadline, you will have paid your tax bill in full.  Your tax debt can be discharged if you meet these five criteria:  ���� You must file for bankruptcy at least 3 years after the tax return was due ���� You have filed tax returns for at least 2 years prior to filing ���� Your tax return was not fraudulent ���� Your tax assessment is at least 240 days prior to filing ���� You have not been guilty of tax evasion  Other important factors to note are that you must have filed your taxes for the prior 4 years before your bankruptcy case can go before the creditors� meeting.� In addition, tax debts that are not eligible for discharge are withholding taxes and any taxes owed because of unfiled tax returns.  Disadvantages of Bankruptcy  Even if you file for bankruptcy, you can still owe taxes when your term is up.� Whatever time remains on the statute of limitations on your current tax bills is extended.� This will give the IRS more time to collect these taxes from you.  The effect on your credit rating is another point to consider.� Bankruptcy becomes part of the public record and can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years.� This could make it harder for you to qualify for credit, obtain loans, enter into a new rental agreement, and could even affect your ability to obtain a new job.  Getting rid of your IRS Problems through bankruptcy may be a good choice for you.� It is important to know that the bankruptcy rules and regulations can change quickly.� You will need the help of a professional to get the most up to date information.� It is an important decision for you and your family.� You would be wise to review your situation with an experienced tax professional especially with the complexity of the bankruptcy process and its continual changes.� We can answer your questions regarding bankruptcy or any other IRS Problems.� Looking for a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.getirshelp.com/FtLauderdaleTaxAttorney.htm">Ft. Lauderdale Tax Attorney</a>? We can represent taxpayers anywhere in the United States. Contact our office today.</p>
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		<title>Discharging IRS Taxes in Bankruptcy &#8211; Is it Possible?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darrin Mish</dc:creator>
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<p>Bankruptcy is a way to get rid of tax debt. But it should only be explored as a last option. It won&#039;t automatically fix your IRS problems and will affect you and your family. There are several possibilities to consider.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog/83/discharging-irs-taxes-in-bankruptcy-is-it-possible/" class="more-link">More on Discharging IRS Taxes in Bankruptcy &#8211; Is it Possible?</a></p>
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<p>Bankruptcy is a way to get rid of tax debt. But it should only be explored as a last option. It won&#039;t automatically fix your IRS problems and will affect you and your family. There are several possibilities to consider.</p>
<p>There are 2 basic kinds of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 (straight bankruptcy) and Chapter 11, 12, or 13 (repayment plans). Chapter seven helps you to liquidate your debts. You can pay some but not all debts with a payment plan through Chapter 11, 12, or 13 bankruptcy.</p>
<p>To qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you have to meet these 5 criteria:</p>
<p>Tax return filing due date is at least 3 years old prior to filing for bankruptcy</p>
<p>Tax return was filed a minimum of 2 years prior to filing for bankruptcy</p>
<p>Tax assessment is at least 240 days before filing for bankruptcy</p>
<p>Tax return was not fraudulent</p>
<p>Taxpayer was not guilty of tax evasion</p>
<p>It&#039;s also important to take note that not all tax debts are eligible to be discharged. Obviously, unfiled tax returns can&#039;t be discharged. Before your case can be heard before the creditors&#039; meeting, you should have filed your tax returns from the past 4 years. Provide a copy of your most recent tax return to the bankruptcy court and to your creditors.</p>
<p>You have to be prepared for the long term repercussions of bankruptcy on you and your family. It will remain on your credit report for as long as 10 years. This would hinder your ability to obtain loans, establish new lines of credit, lease an apartment, or even change employers, in some cases.</p>
<p>Filing for bankruptcy is a complicated process and changes are being considered, but all the same, seek an experienced counsel beforehand.</p>
<p>Although not a Bankruptcy Attorney, <a href="http://www.getirshelp.com">Tampa Tax Attorney</a> consults with clients all over the United States in the area of IRS Problem Resolution including Tax Bankruptcies. Why not give him a call for a Free Consultation at (888) 438-6474?</p>
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		<title>Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darrin Mish</dc:creator>
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<p>My good friend, Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg of Atlanta, Georgia posted some very interesting comments in response to my June 12, 2007 blog post dealing with discharging taxes in bankruptcy. By the way he has a great website at: <a href="http://thebklawyer.com">http://thebklawyer.com</a> that you should check out if you are contemplating bankruptcy (especially if you live in Georgia.) Click on the video to hear my responses to his two main points.  His first point was that liens survive a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and his second point is that taxes can also be discharged via Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I agree with him on both points with some subtle distinctions. It really is pretty interesting stuff so take a look at the video.  If you need immediate assistance with an IRS Problem, please visit my main site for <a href="http://www.getirshelp.com/">IRS Problems</a></p>
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<p>My good friend, Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg of Atlanta, Georgia posted some very interesting comments in response to my June 12, 2007 blog post dealing with discharging taxes in bankruptcy. By the way he has a great website at: <a href="http://thebklawyer.com">http://thebklawyer.com</a> that you should check out if you are contemplating bankruptcy (especially if you live in Georgia.) Click on the video to hear my responses to his two main points.  His first point was that liens survive a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and his second point is that taxes can also be discharged via Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I agree with him on both points with some subtle distinctions. It really is pretty interesting stuff so take a look at the video.  If you need immediate assistance with an IRS Problem, please visit my main site for <a href="http://www.getirshelp.com/">IRS Problems</a></p>
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