A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is not as generous as a Chapter 13 when it comes to the range of debts that can be discharged. However, there are still a wide range of unsecured debts that can be discharged. One of the most common
debts is that of credit cards, and they are typically the major component of any Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.

Bankruptcy itself can only ever discharge unsecured debts, so secured loans such as mortgages and car loans will remain no matter which Chapter a debtor decides to file under.

Some of the more common debts that can be discharged include:

· Personal loans including loans from friends, family, and employers

· Credit cards including overdue fees

· Medical bills

· Debt judgments

· Repossession deficiencies

· Auto accident claims except those involving drunk driving

· Business debts

· Monies owed under lease arrangements

· Negligence claims

· Income taxes that aren’t priority taxes

· Tax penalties over 3 years old

When it comes to back taxes and penalties, there are provisions that relate to when you actually filed returns and whether or not fraud or tax avoidance is an issue. While these unsecured debts are discharged through a
Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, the following debts cannot be:

· Debts not included in the schedules filed

· Recent taxes

· Child or family support

· Criminal fines and/or restitution

· Accident claims involving drunk driving

· Penalties payable to the government other than tax penalties

· Student loans

· Taxes for years where returns were not filed or filed for less than 2 years

A Chapter 13 petition for bankruptcy may discharge some of these debts. Where a Chapter 13 petition does benefit a debtor, is in its capacity to help debtors catch up on overdue debts that cannot be discharged. This may
assist in preventing further action such as jail time for unpaid fines. If you’re in doubt as to which Chapter to file for bankruptcy under, consult an experienced bankruptcy attorney.

Many experts believe that we may be headed for another recession. Don’t enter a second recession with piles of debts. I can counsel you on your debts. I am sure that I can be of assistance to you, a family member or a
friend as we all know someone experiencing trouble these days even if we are not experiencing our own financial troubles. Please do not hesitate to make contact with me. I emphasize courteous and discrete consultations
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