Massachusetts chapter 7

[checkmate21]

Taking my first steps in filling chapter 7 in Massachusetts. Will they ask for tax returns? Because i have not filed in the last three years. Thank you

[tigergem]

Yes they certainly will, Ollie.

[checkmate21]

Have heard they usually will not ask in Mass. If they do ask for tax info. I'll have to file asap.

[checkmate21]

No asset case, except for my truck that I owe 9,500. Which is about what it is worth. Hope i can keep the truck!

[tigergem]

[checkmate21]

Thank you. Anyone from Mass. That has gone through this recently?

[tigergem]

These links might help you out.

http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/subject/about/bankruptcy.html

http://www.mab.uscourts.gov/mab/node/76

Good luck!

[BKorbust]

I'm from MA and yes you need to file your returns.

[checkmate21]

Thanks bkorbust, ow did your mass bk go? Good I hope! When did they ask for your tax returns?

[Majakat]

Im just curious, how does a person not file tax returns? You have income?

[BKorbust]

Checkmate21 I have not filed as of yet but have been planning to for over a year. I have retained counsel and have researched BK in MA extensively. Their is absoliutely no way you can proceed with a BK an to have not filed tax returns for the past 3 years. No if's and's or but's. It's just not possible. I don't know who gave you that advice but you may want to look elsewhere for advise. Sorry to rain on your parade.

[checkmate21]

I'm self employed and have been losing money over the past few years. I won't owe any money, so not a big concern. I just have to file.

[BKorbust]

Take it from someone else that is self employed get all your returns ready and your ducks in a row. Be prepared to file your returns right before you file BK. Retain an attorney especially if you are seld employed.

[checkmate21]

Bkorbust will they nail me to the wall if I file pro se. I'm going to file no asset case. Just have my truck, i owe about 9,500. value is about the same.

Also going to give up four rental propertys.

[justbroke]

Yes, you certainly need to file your taxes. It's a Debtor Duty under 11 USC 521. The Feds want to know that you're in compliance with tax code at the time you file.