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Will My Tax Debt Be Discharged Under Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Discharging old tax debts is a major goal for many Americans who have fallen behind on paying taxes. Much of the public mistakenly believes that filing for bankruptcy will automatically clear all debts including tax debts, but this isn’t always the case. You may be able to discharge certain tax debts when filing for Chapter……
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Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy: The Letter that May Make the Difference

Since filing for bankruptcy protection may shave more than 200 points off your credit score (more if your house was foreclosed on!), it stands to reason that you may not be the picture of a good risk when applying for a mortgage. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get a loan approved; a good letter……
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6 Signs it’s Time to Consider Filing Bankruptcy

“I’ll get around to it.” You’ve probably said that sentence a time or two in your life. Maybe you’ve even said it about paying your bills. Unfortunately, pushing things aside for later can lead to big problems. Avoiding bills can only last so long before you’re too far behind to catch up on the payments…….
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The Fair Credit Reporting Act: Your Rights and Common Violations

  Credit reporting agencies, creditors and other users of such information are subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If any of these types of entities are found violating this act, then it may be possible to seek damages from the offender in civil court. Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act The Fair……
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4 Criteria For Tax Debt To Be Dischargeable Under Bankruptcy

Many people who struggle with their finances and debt also struggle with tax debt. It’s very common for people to turn to bankruptcy as a solution to their tax problems. Although bankruptcy can help with many types of tax issues, it can’t solve all tax debt problems. If you know how bankruptcy works when it……
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