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Avoid Mistakes When Planning and Filing Virginia Bankruptcy Cases
The best-planned bankruptcy cases go unnoticed. A few debtors glide through the system without attracting attention and receive full discharges in record time. Luck is not involved, but rather each successful debtor begins planning strategically a few weeks or months in advance. These debtors know something that you don’t.
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Virginia Bankruptcy Law - Taxes
11 U.S.C. 523. - Exceptions to discharge - provides (a) discharge under section 727, 1141, 1228(a),
1228(b), or 1328(b) of this title does not discharge an individual debtor from any debt - (1) for a tax or a customs duty -
(A) of the kind and for the periods specified in section 507(a)(2) or 507(a)(8) of this title, whether or not a claim
for such tax was filed or allowed; (B) with respect to which a return, if required - (i) was not filed; or (ii) was filed
after the date on which such return was last due, under applicable law or under any extension, and after two years
before the date of the filing of the petition; or (C) with respect to which the debtor made a fraudulent return
or willfully attempted in any manner to evade or defeat such tax.
Virginia Bankruptcy Law - In Practice
Only taxes which were declared, due, and payable, more than two before filing Virginia bankruptcy are
dischargeable. Any deviation from full disclosure will prevent discharge. In practice, expect liens to attach
before the expiration of two years. Tax liens will be enforced against specific property regardless of filing.
Be aware that all options are not available to all debtors. The availability of alternatives depends on
several factors. State & federal laws change frequently through the legislative process and through court
interpretations. Each debtor presents a unique financial history and assortment of debts. Local rules and
customs vary. Nevertheless, all debtors gain the maximum benefit available similarly: careful planning and
selection of options before filing.
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