Andrews, et al. v. Michigan Unemployment Ins. Agency, (6th Circuit, May 29, 2018.) These two cases, consolidated for oral argument, present the same question regarding whether…
In Re: Lukaszka, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa, file 8/4/17. Combination of 1099-C filing by creditor and debtors' tax payment on the canceled debt renders…
The United States Bankruptcy Code sets out specific time periods that determine whether you are eligible to discharge income taxes in bankruptcy. The 3/2/240 Rule. The 3/2/240 rules provides that…
Chapter 13 Eligibility Any individual, even if self-employed or operating an unincorporated business, is eligible for chapter 13 relief as long as the individual's unsecured debts are less than $394,725…
The Chapter 13 Discharge The bankruptcy law regarding the scope of the chapter 13 discharge is complex and has recently undergone major changes. Therefore, debtors should consult competent legal counsel…
How Chapter 13 Works A chapter 13 case begins by filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. Unless the…
A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner's plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under…