Tag archive for ‘short sale tax consequences’
“Long Form” Means Testing: Qualifying for Chapter 7 When Your Income is Above the Median
by Drew Broaddus on 4/09/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Much has been written about the means test since it was enacted as part of the 2005 amendments to the Bankruptcy Code (also known as the BAPCPA). (For an excellent explanation of what the means test is, see Lori Patton’s recent contribution here). However, its application is often poorly understood by individuals who are considering [...]
Why you need to file bankruptcy. . .
by Jay Jump on 3/04/10 | 5 Comment(s)
You can villify me later. For now, I need you to read and get some perspective. Pay attention because we’re going to move fast. You need to file for bankruptcy. Let me say it again for those of you who are still shaking your head. YOU NEED to file for bankruptcy! There, I gave you [...]
What are the Tax Consequences of a Bankruptcy Discharge?
by Drew Broaddus on 9/18/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Debts discharged in bankruptcy are not taxable events.
Tax Consequences of a Short Sale; the Bankruptcy ‘Cure’
by John O'Connor on 9/07/09 | 3 Comment(s)
Debts discharged in Bankruptcy are not taxable events. With the housing market in turmoil, many are looking to a short sale as a way out from under a house that is rapidly declining in value. A true short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure involves a forgiveness of debt. The borrower either sells or [...]
