Are federal taxes dismissed through bankruptcy after a certain amount of time has lapsed?

I think you may be confusing two things. The IRS 10 year collection statute of limitations and the 5 basic rules for the discharge of taxes in a...

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More information is needed to answer your question. Was your bankruptcy a chapter 7 or a chapter 13, is the lien from a judgement or a second...

What are my options in this case,do i have a reason to feel i could be arrested at some point?

My colleagues are correct. There are no longer debtor's prisons. Your debt is a civil, not a criminal matter. It sounds as if your account has...

Is it possible to cancel a bankruptcy after it being filed?

There are two basic Chapters of bankruptcy for consumers. Based on your limited facts, it would appear that you would be filing a Chapter 7...

I am on a student loan as a co-signer, that I never signed. My step-daughter electronically put my name on the loan.

I do not know how the fact that your daughter had your personal information excuses her from fraud when she dishonestly used that information for...

In the Third Circuit Court of Appeals which covers NJ, PA, DE and the Virgin Islands, there is a case that does not require a Chapter 7 no asset...

I agree with all of my colleagues that only the living may file a bankruptcy case. However, if a debtor dies after the case is filed, the estate...

The Rutgers Rule used the cost of Tuition as a benchmark for the payment of a child's tuition in family law cases. It is no longer good law. I'm...

Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 now Chapter 13?

As my colleagues have indicated, you are in a position to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case and to receive a discharge from the case. The District...

What happens when I file bankruptcy while still have a job?

Having a job is not a bar to filing a bankruptcy case. Having a job may be crucial if you need to file a chapter 13 case. Consult with an...