Bankruptcy Attorney Houston

IRS Bankruptcy – Killer Discharge Of Taxes Owed

IRS Bankruptcy – The Truth About Bankruptcy And Your Tax Debt Liability

IRS Bankruptcy is a very confusing topic that is best explained by the people who have experience in dealing with the IRS special procedures division. I will try to help with some of the most common questions that come up regarding the bankruptcy code. Bankruptcy should not be used as a way to defend against a collection officer. Too often I have seen people file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 at the advice of their attorney, when they could have negotiated a settlement through the collections division of the IRS. They have set up various departments that will help you settle any problem you have with the collection officer. If a good representative knows what is fair treatment under the current guidelines of the collection division, then they should be able to get you a reasonable settlement without resorting to bankruptcy, or BK.

This area gets so abused that I have even seen corporations that are insolvent file a Chapter 7 (complete dissolution). If the corporation is insolvent, what are you trying to protect? There is a much better and less costly way to settle a tax debt owed by a corporation. In fact this is my best money saving service. I have saved many corporations from being shut down, and have created huge tax savings in the process.

If you owe money to the IRS and you do not want to pay it, or you do not want to pay what an offer in compromise will require you to pay, then a Chapter 7 bankruptcy may wipe out all; yes all of your taxes. If any years have been assessed over 3 years ago, then they may be discharged in a bankruptcy. There may be circumstances that extend the 3 years. An attorney can advise you on what taxes each bankruptcy can take care of. Many people think that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy (wage earner and small business non-corporation plan) will save them from all penalties and interest. They do not know that it will save them from all penalties and interest only if the bankruptcy petition is filed prior to the date the IRS files the lien for those years.