Pension Payments and Means Test

[usirishman]

I am receiving a pension. It appears that it is exempt property. What I am trying to figure out is whether it will be used to determine if I qualify for Chapter 7 relief? Any help would be appreciated.

[keepinitreal]

According to NOLO's CHAPTER 7 book, you should include income from all sources EXCEPT:

income tax refunds

payments you receive under the Social Security Act (including Social Security retirement benefits, Social Security disability insurance, Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and possibly state unemployment insurance)

payments to you as a victim of war crimes or crimes against humanity

payments to you as a victim of international or domestic terrorism.

[usirishman]

Thank you. was not quite sure how it is treated.