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

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km10j8baker asked:

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?

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4 comments

bobby d on June 23, 2009 at 12:05 am

I think so – plus, one of the things bankruptcy wont erase is tax liability.
Mark F on June 25, 2009 at 9:57 pm

I don’t know about now but about 10 years ago I filed bankruptcy and I kept all of my refund.
Christine M on June 28, 2009 at 11:28 am

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 on June 30, 2009 at 6:11 pm

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…