Recent content by Cardinal1957

Thank you for your kind explanation. A brief synopsis of my situation: my husband died not long ago, and I discovered not long ago we owe back taxes. He took care of all of that because, well, that is just how we did things. The amount is approaching 10,000 with penalties and interest. Because I...

Google isn't always your friend. If you tried that and actually got an answer, hat tip to your google. I did not get an answer. Nor is the answer in my previous thread.

What is the name of your state? Georgia How long after a bankruptcy ch 7 is finalized can you petition to reopen the case?

I didn't use an attorney, I couldn't afford one. I did the research and filed myself. I will check to see if I can reopen the bankruptcy in my district.

Now THAT was worth the cost to join this forum. LOL. I may look into doing that. I never knew it was possible.

No, because I did not know about it. I only got the notice from the collection agency after the discharge was final. Funny how that happened. Got it just a few weeks later.

My bankruptcy was discharged August 8 of this year. The tax year in question is 2012. I owe for last year but can pay that in December when I get Christmas tips. So it is just $4000.00 for 2012.

Good to know. Thank you for all the info.

Thanks davew. I have no problem paying on my debts, I am just trying to avoid getting totally screwed. I own no property (still paying on my car) so I'm not sure how a tax lien would affect me. Also, I am an independent contractor, not an employee (I deliver newspapers). I have been told that...

I am residing in Georgia. I recently received a letter from an external collection agency on behalf of the IRS stating I owe taxes from 2012. I am not disputing the tax. My question is,( I cannot afford to pay large sums monthly because basically I live paycheck to paycheck.) if I just send them...