Tucson, AZ asked in Tax Law for Arizona

Q: CAN I WRITE OFF FEDERAL TAXES WITH BANKRUPCY?

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A: I some cases, yes. The returns have to have filed more than 3 years ago to even begin being possible. If that is met, you have to some other requirements, too.

Zaher Fallahi
Zaher Fallahi
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  • Tax Law Lawyer
  • Los Angeles, CA

A: Some Federal income (not payroll taxes) taxes may be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing provided the following terms are present;

1- The IRS assessed at least 240 days prior to filing,

2- The returns were filed at least two years before the filing,

3- The tax returns were due three years before the filing,

4- Not resulted from commission of fraud or corresponding penalties.

Good luck. Zaher Fallahi, Tax Attorney, CPA.

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