I am collecting a pension and on social security, I need to file chapter 7 do I have to include SSI as a form of income?

Philadelphia, PA Viewed 50 times. Posted 8 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt

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Craig Dennison Robins

This attorney is licensed in Florida and 2 other states. Posted 8 months ago.

The amount of Social Security you receive is NOT counted as income for purposes of calculating the means test. If your sole source of income is SS, then you should certainly qualify.

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