Are back taxes dischargeable in bankruptcy? Sometimes, YES. If so, can IRS still try to collect after the tax was discharged in bankruptcy? An employee of IRS had knowledge of the taxes being discharged in bankruptcy, and still try to collect the back taxes by issuing levies in an attempt to collect back taxes. The
Can Federal or State taxes be discharged in bankruptcy? Answer: It depends. Back taxes can be discharged (you do not have to pay them back) if: From the date you filed bankruptcy, 3 years have elapsed from the date the taxes were due to be filed. From the date you filed bankruptcy, at least 2