Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq.
What Happens to Your Tax Refund If You File for Bankruptcy in New York? Here’s the Complete Guide
Tax refunds can be several thousand dollars; so it’s worth learning how to protect and keep your refund if you file for bankruptcy.
Tax season starts the last month in January — which is when employers and financial institutions send out W-2 forms, 1099 forms, etc. It’s also when consumer tax payers start thinking about and preparing for filing their tax returns.
This week — all week long — I will post a number of helpful and informative articles on everything the consumer needs to know about filing bankruptcy and protecting tax refunds.
If you file for personal bankruptcy in New York, a tax refund that you have not yet received may be totally exempt and protected, or, based on your particular situation, it may only be partially protected, or not protected at all.
To learn whether your refund is protected, carefully read my blog posts this week. If you have questions or comments, please send them in. Keep in mind that the best way to ascertain whether a tax refund is protected in bankruptcy or not, is to seek the advice of an experienced
New York bankruptcy attorney.
Quick Links to All Tax Week Blog Posts About Tax Refunds and Bankruptcy:
Informative Article About Eliminating Taxes in Bankruptcy:
Article About Tax Consequences and Bankruptcy: