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This Q has been pushed around a lot here...and this is what I've pieced together: It depends...a bit on which circuit court your in and how they feel...and expecially how much is involved...(obviously large amounts are wanted for creditors...and it just seems unfair for you to not pay someone your debt, because you didn't have the money, because you had too much withheld or prepaid...when the amount withheld/prepaid is controllable and returned to you!) The other aspect is when you filed compared to when you made your money...If the overpaid tax is for a pre-petition filing period...most trustees want it...but if it really isn't then it's yours. So say it's a refund for the year and you filed BK in December.....well it was basically all withheld as part of the Jan-Dec period in your filing...and it part of the BK...but if you filed in say March...well not much of it is really from the covered BK period. Sort of makes sense.
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Does trustee in Louisiana take your tax refund in chapter 13?
No they do not take your refund from my experience, but they do take the state refund. If they do take it, you can contact the trustee and ask for it back. I was told as long as the payments were being made every pay period we were okay. Hope this helps
Will they take your tax refund while you are in chapter 13?
Depends on the trustee. Some do; some don't.
Does the trustee in chapter 13 cases in North Carolina take your tax refund?
I spoke to my lawyer about it and he said that he has never know the trustee to take the refund in this district. I would advise you to talk with your lawyer, I am sure your case wasnt his first and they should have a history with the trustee.
Why can a trustee take your income tax return if you are filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy which relieves you of your debt and does the trustee give the money to the creditors?
The trustee may take the refund and distribute it to creditors because a tax refund is not considered an exempted asset under bankruptcy laws.
Will the bankruptcy trustee in Minnesota take your tax refund in case of chapter 13?
No! You must claim more dependants on your paycheck to avoid the trustee claiming your refund. 1500$ is the limit from Fed and State combined. Keep your refund below that amount combined and you will be in the clear. I find it ironic that if you owe the irs any money the trustee does not help out with that but if your refund is good then the trustee will claim it. Hope this helps!
How long does it take for a trustee to refund your tax refund after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy?
The tax refund goes into the bankruptcy estate. If your chapter 7 filing did not exempt the refund, the money will be used to pay the trustee and to pay your debts pro rata. That is, each creditor gets an amount equal to the percentage the debt is to the total indebtedness. You are not likely to get anything back, but if all the debts are paid off 100 per cent and the trustee is not entitled to any more money, the balance will be paid to you. The trustee should have decided what s/he is going to do. If you have a lawyer, s/he should discuss it with the trustee. You can also talk to the trustee or your case manager. I doubt you will get any of the refund, but make sure to stay on top of the issue and get notices of any trustee motions regarding these funds.
Will the bankruptcy trustee take all of your tax return refund?
I think it depends on when the bankruptcy is discharged, but it would be discussed at your meeting with the creditors and the trustee. If it wasn't discussed, then the refund is yours.
If you filed chapter 13 bankruptcy will the trustee take your tax refund?
Yes. For 3 years. They do not take it all. You will get to keep your EIC and certain other credits that may be given that year. This is per my bankruptcy lawyer.
Can a creditor take your income tax refund if you file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Depending on some things, like when the tax was paid and when the BK was filed, the refund is like any other asset and available to creditors. The trustee or court would take it and pay it to creditors according to their standing in the case.
What do you have to do with your tax return money if filing chapter 7?
You should wait until your refund is received and be sure to spend it on necessities or items that would be exempt anyway. Never file right before a large refund is due, the trustee will take it and apply it to your debt. In some cases you might have to wait to file Chapter 7 for quite a few months in order to protect your refund. For instance, if you feel the pressure to file in the fall, but are expecting a refund after the new year that would be a span of up to four or five months. Is it worth it to wait? Some people can't take the creditors hounding them an extra few months. Those persons might be better off just giving up the refund to the trustee.
Will IRS still take your income taxes after filing chapter 13 bankruptcy?
If you still owe federal income taxes, they will. But if they don't take it, the chapter 13 trustee gets the tax refund. You should have listed any income taxes that were dischargeable (due more that 3 years prior to the filing date).
What can a trustee take during chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Money for your plan payment, tax refunds.
