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General questions for taxpayers in bankruptcy
How can I speak to the IRS about my bankruptcy case? (added Aug.
5, 2024)
Call 800-973-0424 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.
Can irs debt be discharged in chapter 13
to 10 p.m. Eastern time. Be sure to have your bankruptcy case number available.
What is the difference between dismissal and discharge? (added Aug. 5, 2024)
A dismissal ends the bankruptcy protection and does not relieve debts. A dismissal ends all proceedings in the bankruptcy case (and in any adversary proceedings), and a discharge order is not entered.
A dismissal may be voluntary if requested by the debtor. However, a dismissal may also be involuntary (i.e., without the debtor's consent) if the court orders a dismissal or grants a motion to dismiss filed by a trustee or creditor.
A discharge is a court order that offers relief by reducing or eliminating certain debts and prohibits the collection of many debts that arose prior to the filing of the bankruptcy.
Generally, a discharge is granted:
- In an individual debtor's Chapter 7 case 60-90 days