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Q: IRS tax debt question

I just have a general question. I have a total back tax debt to the IRS for 18k it is for tax years 2008-2012. I am in Missouri and I make about 2900 a month before taxes. Now I have found an attorney but he tells me I cannot include this tax debt in a chapter 7 that I can only do a 13. Now everything I have found about that the 3 rules this tax debt should fall and meet all of those rules as I filed the taxes on time for each of those years. Is this true I cannot file a chapter 7 for that tax debt?

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Cristina M. Lipan
Cristina M. Lipan
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Wantagh, NY

A: Your tax debt should be dischargeable in a chapter 7 case.There might be another reason the attorney said you can only file a chapter 13. Do you own a home? You might want to just speak to another bankruptcy attorney in your area for a second opinion.

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