His CPA wanted me to re-open the bankruptcy case and allege that the tax debt was dischargeable in the chapter 7. Income taxes that were due more than 3 years from the filing of bankruptcy may be dischargeable. The problem is that my client filed an extension for the 2008 taxes; thus, the taxes were not due until October 2009.
My second thought was to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Although he would not be able to obtain a discharge (he would need to wait 4 years from the previous chapter 7 to obtain a discharge in the chapter 13 case), I thought I could give him the benefit of the bankruptcy stay. The problem is at the end of the three or five-year plan, he would be facing the same issue he has today. He would still need to either file yet another bankruptcy case (now he could file another chapter 13 and obtain a discharge or wait another two years after a five year plan and file chapter 7).
The last bankruptcy option that I believe d to be feasible - and have recommended - was to file a chapter 11. The waiting period between filings is not applicable to a chapter 11 case. Getting a chapter 11 plan confirmed...well that's a subject for another day.
If you need advice on filing bankruptcy in New Jersey, call us today or request a free bankruptcy consultation today.