Taxes and bankruptcy

[sintaurean]

I know in previous years, it was possible to include back taxes in bankruptcy filings as long as you were at least two years behind. What are the laws pertaining to this now?

 

[ShyCat]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

And if in the US, what taxes?

 

[LdiJ]

I know in previous years, it was possible to include back taxes in bankruptcy filings as long as you were at least two years behind. What are the laws pertaining to this now?

Federal taxes can sometimes be discharged in bankruptcy, but its not a question of being two years behind. Its a question of how old the tax debt is. I believe it has to be 4 years old or older. However, I haven't had reason to double check that lately.

 

[davew128]

Federal taxes can sometimes be discharged in bankruptcy, but its not a question of being two years behind. Its a question of how old the tax debt is. I believe it has to be 4 years old or older. However, I haven't had reason to double check that lately.

I haven't had to deal with per se, but as I do collections I can tell you that it has to have been filed more than two years prior and due more than three years prior to the bankruptcy.