by Devin Sawdayi | Jul 16, 2015
A California bankruptcy court ruled that sales tax obligations owed by a debtor in connection with a convenience store she owned were subject to discharge in the debtor’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. In re Athar, No. 1:11-bk-23947, Adv. No. 1:12-ap-01038, memorandum...
by Devin Sawdayi | Oct 6, 2014
California law allows for license suspension, including both driver’s licenses and professional licenses, for nonpayment of certain debts or other obligations. In some cases, a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help an individual get his or her license reinstated...
by Devin Sawdayi | Aug 4, 2014
Contrary to what many people may believe, it is possible to wipe out tax debts in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Federal law sets several strict criteria that focus first on the government’s efforts to collect unpaid taxes, and then on the debtor’s adherence to...
by Devin Sawdayi | May 19, 2014
A Chapter 13 debtor argued that a bankruptcy court should rule that part of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax lien was void. The lien was only secured debt, he claimed, up to the value of his personal property, and he asked the court to avoid the unsecured amount...
by Devin Sawdayi | Mar 18, 2014
Aaron Carter, who achieved fame as a singer in the late 1990s and early 2000s, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida in October 2013. In his petition, he lists assets of just over $8,000 and debts of more than $2 million. More than half of the debts, including a...
by Devin Sawdayi | Jun 10, 2013
Federal tax debt is a significant factor for many individuals filing for bankruptcy protection. Celebrities like Willie Nelson have experienced widely-publicized difficulties due to taxes owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Unlike many types of debts,...
