Archive for the ‘Stop Collections’ Category
This is a continuation from the Blog posting on 8/23/10
*Willful evasion of tax or fraudulent tax return
*Debts incurred by fraud or lying with the intent to deceive
*Secured debts where client wishes to retain the collateral, such as vehicles, home etc.
*Tax or judgment claims secured by lien on property owned by debtor.
*Unlisted debts. Debts not included on the bankruptcy schedules.
*Criminal fines or restitution or drunk driving injury claims
*Guaranteed Educational Loans
*Fine or penalty owed to governmental unit
*Damages arising from willful injury to person or property
*Spousal or child support, or ex-spouse attorney fees for obtaining support
*Income taxes less than three years old
*Income taxes over three years and tax return not filed more than two years ago
*Income taxes not assessed at least 240 days
*Payroll taxes and sales taxes
1. Choose someone that will speak to you and meet with you personally. Our attorneys will be happy to speak with you first over the phone before making the appointment.
2. Choose a lawyer who will handle your case personally.
3. Reputation. Choose someone who has satisfied clients.
4. Experience. Make sure you choose a firm that has been actively practicing for at least 10 years and actively practices in bankruptcy court. At Miller and Miller we have been in business only doing bankrupty for the past 17 years.
5. Fair and Reasonable Fees. We monitor our fees to make sure they are fair and reasonable for both of us. You don’t want a cheap lawyer who charges so little that they go out of business.
Taxes can’t be eliminated in bankrutpcy. Wrong! Many taxes are eliminated in bankruptcy. However, there are several complex rules that apply. Eliminiating taxes depends on how old the taxes are, when the returns were filed and whether the taxes have been assessed and the type of taxes. Both federal and state income taxes can be eliminated in bankruptcy. In cases where taxes cannot be eliminated it is possible to force a payment plan on the IRS and stop interest and penalties. Any questions should be directed to an attorney.
Many people may believe that bankruptcy is dishonest. That is not true! Most people truly want to pay their bills but sometimes things happen that make it impossible especially at this time. Bankruptcy is a legal right that is provided for in the United States Constitution. Bankruptcy is a right that protects honest people who are unable to pay their bills from harrassment, lawsuits, wage garnishment, foreclosure and other creditor actions. Bankruptcy allows a fresh start. Bankruptcy has been used by many of the nation’s largest companies along with famous people.