IRS Taxes and Debt Help Attorney in Orlando, Florida

Dealing with the IRS can be stressful for anyone. When tax debt is an issue, it is important to remember that it may be possible to discharge it through a bankruptcy filing. Not all tax debt can be discharged, so time is of the essence. The advice of a skilled bankruptcy and tax relief lawyer is critical.

At the Law Offices of K. Hunter Goff, P.A., we understand the anxiety and fear that debt to the IRS or state tax authorities can cause. We are dedicated to resolving your tax issues through the bankruptcy process. Together we can determine how bankruptcy can help get your outstanding taxes, penalties and interest discharged or repaid under a manageable and workable plan.

Do you need to speak with a lawyer about filing bankruptcy to eliminate or reduce IRS tax debt? Contact the Law Offices of K. Hunter Goff, P.A. today to get started.

How does filing for bankruptcy protection impact income tax debt?

When you file for bankruptcy, the IRS is subject to the same rules and restrictions as any other creditor. The automatic stay that immediately goes into effect upon the filing of your bankruptcy case means the IRS must stop all debt collection actions, including wage garnishments, while your bankruptcy case is pending. Determining if you can eliminate tax debt under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, depends on specific set of criteria which include:

• Incurring the tax debt within a relatively recent period of time. The most recent tax due date is over three years old, adding additional time for the time any bankruptcy-related automatic stay was in effect and then an additional 90 days.
• Taxes were assessed by the IRS more than 240 days before filing bankruptcy, plus any extension due to an offer in compromise or because an automatic stay was in effect, plus 30 days or 90 days, depending on the type of debt owed.
• Taxpayer filed their 1040 tax return more than 2 years earlier, or an equivalent notice or report.
• Any tax returns in question were not fraudulent in any way.
• Taxpayer made no attempt at tax evasion.

When attempting to discharge IRS (federal) tax debt, it is critical that you have actually filed your tax returns regardless of whether a discharge may be possible due to a bankruptcy filing. If you filed taxes and received a refund, you may even be able to keep that money, but again, timing is critical. Bankruptcy attorney K. Hunter Goff can help determine which of your tax debts are eligible for discharge and eliminate those debts as well as help you keep a tax refund even though you filed for bankruptcy.

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Call our law office toll-free at 1-866-526-9282, at 407-982-3837 or send us an e-mail for IRS help and tax relief by speaking to a bankruptcy attorney committed to helping you reconcile outstanding debt relief matters and get a fresh start toward a better financial future.