No tax returns

[justrock]

The trustee asked for my last years tax returns. I don't have them because I didn't file. I didn't file because I owed money I couldn't pay. Can I file now and pay the tax I owe and give a copy to the trustee?

[magyar123]

Get in contact with the IRS first..........good luck

[biotechsolution]

you can't get a discharge unless all your tax returns are filed. Not having all your tax returns filed is ground for a dismissal. File them on Monday.

[poorme]

Does the "all returns filed" apply for a person who was/is unemployed and was not required to file because they had no reported/earned income? I know a family member contemplating bk and we were discussing this issue - so I thought I'd put it out here for some feedback. Thanks.

[CATCHMEIFYOUCAN]

Poorme, you may want to can an affidavit of why you did not file tax returns and of course you have a good reason, no income, no taxes, no need to file?

best to you, catchmeifyoucan

[lrprn]

Does the "all returns filed" apply for a person who was/is unemployed and was not required to file because they had no reported/earned income?

If a debtor planning to file bankruptcy didn't file tax returns during the previous two years because his/her income was under the mininum to file a tax return, then that's ok. The filer explains to their lawyer and then follows the lawyer's recommendations about what to do about the missing returns.