Filing your Tax Returns with the IRS
After you have filed your Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is still important for you to file your income taxes with the IRS. Many people have the notion that they don’t have to worry and they don’t have to file. That is incorrect. When you file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the IRS monitors your case and ensures that you file your returns on time. If you neglect to file your income tax returns, the IRS will issue a notice to dismiss your case.
The notice is filed by the trustee on behalf of the IRS and is filed with the bankruptcy court. The IRS will set the matter for a hearing requesting specifically the items they want. In most cases it would be for the current year tax return. As a Debtor you will want to get this tax return filed right away and get it to your bankruptcy attorney. Once the IRS receives a copy of the return they will withdraw their motion that was filed with the courts and you will be able to proceed with your case.
Some people file their tax returns on time as required. They still receive a notice to dismiss their case for not filing their tax returns. I wish it were simple to explain, but it is not. We are talking about the IRS, a government entity. Even though you may have filed your return, you will need to provide your bankruptcy attorney with a copy of the return that you filed. You will need to ensure that it is signed in blue ink prior to delivering it to your bankruptcy attorney. Once they receive it, they will then hand delivers it to an IRS representative at the Chapter 13 Trustee’s office.
If you have any concerns about a notice you received either from the Chapter 13 trustee or the IRS, please contact your Bankruptcy Attorney immediately to find out what steps need to be taken to take care of the motion.
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