310.376.9865 Are Back Taxes Dischargeable In Bankruptcy? Your bankruptcy lawyer will give you the typical law school response. “IT DEPENDS.” In fact taxes (both Federal and State) can be discharged (wiped out) in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are several requirements that must be satisfied. Three Year Rule: The tax year in question must be

                                     310.376.9865 You are filing bankruptcy, and a portion of your debt is back taxes. Your bankruptcy attorney has advised you that you have to jump through some hoops for the taxes to be dischargeable. OK, let’s assume you meet the 5 delineated qualifications and your tax liabilities will be discharged. So, everything is good,