The top 4 tax problems in bankruptcy are not particularly easy to avoid. For those facing money problems, taxes are often an afterthought. After all, paying taxes means less money in your paycheck. But the tax problems that most frequently occur in bankruptcy are actually violations of intuitive rules. Tax Problems in Bankruptcy: Chapter 7…
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If you’re facing foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy may be the last thing on your mind. But you should consider bankruptcy both your first option — and your last — if you are in foreclosure. One question I get asked all the time: Can Foreclosure Be Stopped Without Filing for Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy Stops Foreclosure Proceedings Chapter 13…
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The cost of debt settlement companies is steep, too steep. Debt settlement companies trash your credit and increase your tax liability. And in most cases, debt settlement companies will fail to settle a single debt on your behalf. Here’s why I believe debt settlement companies are a very poor choice for most people. The Cash Cost…
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Once your Chapter 13 bankruptcy has been filed, you will make your Chapter 13 Plan payments directly to the trustee for several months. Your first Plan payment must be made no later than 30 days from the date that your case is filed. Once your Plan has been confirmed, usually three to five months later,…
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Student loans remain valid debts after discharge in either Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, paying your student loans in Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you some breathing room to pay your other debts. What Is Chapter 13? Chapter 13 bankruptcy is sometimes called the “wage-earner’s bankruptcy.” Many people who do not qualify for Chapter…
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You can discharge only very old parking tickets in bankruptcy, after they have been sent to a third-party debt collector. Otherwise, parking tickets pass through the Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge because they are debts owed to a “governmental unit.” Parking Tickets in Bankruptcy Unfortunately, in most cases parking tickets cannot be discharged in Chapter 7…
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I periodically review debt management books to see if there are any new methods that might be useful to my clients. I just finished the book Dear Debt: A Story About Breaking Up with Debt by Melanie Lockert. The book contains a few useful pieces of advice. But the most interesting section deals with the two…
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When you cannot afford to pay your mortgage, there are a few possible outcomes, including a short sale or foreclosure. If you want to keep your home, however, the best solution is usually mortgage modification. Mortgage modification involves changing the terms of your mortgage loan so that it becomes more affordable to you. Mortgage modification…
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There are three main chapters of bankruptcy for individuals, and all three have different bankruptcy costs and fees. Your total bankruptcy cost includes both court filing fees, which are an administrative requirement, and legal fees, which are paid to your attorney. If you’re having difficulty making ends meet, it’s natural to wonder: Just how much does bankruptcy cost? Chapter 7…
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Which bankruptcy should I file? Chapter 7 is quick and easy, but Chapter 13 allows repayment of missed mortgage payments. Whether you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the “automatic stay” goes into immediate effect. The automatic stay prevents your creditors from taking any steps to try to collect money from you. Both Chapter 7…
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