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

[km10j8baker]

I have filed chapter 13 bankruptcy and I have not filed my income taxes yet. I have been told that the bankruptcy court can take your refund if you have one due to you. Is that true? ------

[bobby d]

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

[Mark F]

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

[Christine M]

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. ------

[Kute_N_Pretti]

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... ------

[bitel]

Yes of course on filing bankruptcy in chapter 13 you can take back refund of your income tax. I have seen many people following this procedure in order claim refund of the income tax, though some of the courts argue that this rule is not at all applicable. But your case seems to be some tricky it requires expert knowledge so it will be better if you go through the advice of some experts.

[emmabail]

Yes bankruptcy court surely can take your refund back.There are lots of arguments on this topic about whether this rule applicable to all or not.but the very best option to you is you have to take help from any good law professionals.so that you can get a sure information on this topic.