Hazel Green, AL asked in Bankruptcy for Alabama

Q: I’m in chapter 13 with an end date within 6 months. I paid off Irs debt in said bankruptcy. I owe the IRS 3900 this year

I’m in chapter 13 with an end date within 6 months. I paid off Irs debt in said bankruptcy. I owe the IRS 3900 this year and I’m scared to file because I owe . Can I setup a payment plan outside of the bankruptcy and not get in trouble

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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Boyertown, PA

A: Yes, you may set up a payment plan with the IRS at this point, and it behooves you to do so, as generally, the Bankruptcy Code requires you to remain "current" upon ongoing obligations.

The IRS, however, may require you to obtain judicial approval of any payment plan with the bankruptcy court.

Speak with your Ch. 13 bankruptcy attorney, so that he is not surprised, and listen carefully to his recommendations.

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY

A: Yes. You can set up a payment plan with the IRS.

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