How do I file bankruptcy? I cannot pay my back taxes

Taxes that are less than 3 years old can NOT be discharged in bankruptcy. You need to talk with a bankruptcy attorney.

I filed bk w / no reaffirm agreement on a home loan , kept paying loan for 2 - 3 yrs . Can I let the loan go w / o a 4 closure

Yes, ask the mortgage company for a "deed in lieu of foreclosure" and sign it.

Chapter 7 discharge received , Massachusetts still after me for old taxes despite IRS releasing a lien .

If MA has a tax lien for those taxes, they are NOT dischargeable even though the IRS "released" their lien. Sorry.

Can I keep the equity from a coop apartment sale in NYC if I file for ch. 7 bankruptcy?

You did not give the most pertinent figure: equity value of your coop. Every state allows a certain amount of exemption (protection) on the home...

If I was not personally served, is my understanding correct that I should also be mailed a copy of the summons?

Under OREGON law, yes, you must also receive a copy via mail. And CA attorneys say?

Don't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you are not at least 59.5 years old, the Feds will take about half in taxes and penalties. Moreover, you will be...

I have a bankruptcy question about "Tools of the Trade" in Utah. Can this exemption be applied to shares of stock?

Interesting idea, BUT I doubt it. "Tools of the Trade" are items that the debtor MUST use in order to make a living, such as: a carpenter needs...

Filing Taxes and Bankruptcy

Since you owe taxes, go ahead and file BOTH. You will need to show copies of your tax returns to the BK trustee at the 341 hearing which is held...

How do we handle our Chapter 13 bankruptcy during and after our pending divorce?

This is not a unique situation. First, tell your attorney that you may be divorcing. If you actually live apart, with or without divorce, you MAY...

Attorney paid to file bankruptcy case, 3 years ago

My, you are patient. I agree with Ms. Rodriquez. If you have signed the BK petition, there is no reason why it should not have been file by now. ...