Comments on: If you file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can they take your income tax refund?

By: Kute_N_Pretti

Kute_N_Pretti — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:17:21 +0000

Yes they can….the trustee will make you sigh the check over to them….I file my taxes before I filed bankruptcy and I had to show an itemize list on how I spent the money…but I did not have to show receipts…and I couldnt pay bills ahead…I had to put stuff like car repairs, clothes, etc…if you file bankruptcy b4 u file your return….the trustee will take it…

By: Christine M

Christine M — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:11:02 +0000

The way I understand it is that whatever you have completely written off will be considered income for you. This means that you will have to pay taxes on these just as if you received money as income.

By: Mark F

Mark F — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:05:46 +0000

I don’t know about now but about 10 years ago I filed bankruptcy and I kept all of my refund.

By: bobby d

bobby d — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:17:52 +0000

I think so – plus, one of the things bankruptcy wont erase is tax liability.