Can Personal Income tax be discharged in Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? The answer is “Yes” based on certain rules: CHAPER 13 The same rules apply to both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. If you file Chapter 13 the IRS debts that can be discharged receive a dividend like other unsecured debts. The dividend […]
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IRS Taxes VideoThis article is about IRS debts that are dischargeable in Bankruptcy but where the IRS has filed a lien. The IRS frequently files tax liens on all property the taxpayer owns in the county where the taxpayer resides. Tax liens have a life of 10 years. They can be renewed after 10 years but usually
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IRS Liens Video
RED LIGHT AND CAMERA TICKETS Can Chicago Parking tickets be eliminated in Chapter 7? Yes, based on conditions. PREFACE: As general rule parking tickets and debts to the Illinois Tollway Authority cannot be discharged in Chapter 7. However, the City of Chicago has carved out an exception. The City of Chicago will waive or eliminate certain
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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 TicketsYou decided that filing Chapter 7 is in your best interest. To effectively file your case various information and documents are needed. The following is a brief outline: I know that this seems like a lot but most folks have everything and we do help you. Almost all cases go smoothly and you get your
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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 VideoThis is a general outline provided by ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOCIATES. Offices in Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois The primary practice of ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOCIATES is Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. There are reasons why you filed Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7. Generally, it was to save something like a car
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Chapter 13 Chapter 7 VideoFORECLOSURE DEFICIENCIES This is a general outline provided by ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOCIATES. Offices in Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois The primary practice of ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOICATES is Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. When you buy a home financed with a mortgage you give the mortgagee two (2) things: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
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Foreclosure Real Estate VideoIn Illinois, property owners including homeowners pay Property taxes (Real Estate taxes) to the county. WHAT IF I DON’T PAY THE TAXES? The county has a lien on your home. When you fall behind more than one (1) year the county “sells” your taxes. The tax buyer pays the county the taxes due. Then tax
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Real Estate Tax VideoThe Law Firm of Robert J. Adams & Associates remains open. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic we are helping people file Bankruptcy. Also, the Bankruptcy Courts remain open. The Bankruptcy Court and our law firm has adapted to the new reality of the COVID-19 pandemic: CAN I STILL FILE BANKRUPTCY? YES. With this pandemic your
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Bankruptcy COVID-19 Video
The pandemic has been a serious blow to all our lives. Good folks are seeing their work hours reduced, their wages lowered, or facing unemployment. This causes financial stress and even emotional distress. Many family businesses have closed their doors for good. When you struggle with bills and start missing payment — your creditors don’t
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Bankruptcy COVID-19 Credit ScoreIn 2020 almost 20,000 people filed personal bankruptcy in the Chicagoland area. Economists expects more and more people will need bankruptcy relief. There are 2 bankruptcy chapters for individuals: 1) reorganizing debts under Chapter 13, or 2) a full discharge of debts under Chapter 7. We’ll cover the differences soon. There’s also Chapter 11: mainly
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Bankruptcy Credit Score Video