Filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy can be as easy or as tough as you make it. If you have an experienced California attorney with you, you can end up saving a lot of money while filing bankruptcy. But if you get the help from some small-time and inexperienced attorney, your case could weaken without your knowledge.
Chapter 13 is one of the most used chapters for filing bankruptcy. Though it is a tricky chapter, many debtors have no option but to use this chapter when their income doesn’t allow them to file bankruptcy under Chapter 7.
One of the reasons why you could file for bankruptcy is to discharge your taxes. There are several state, federal and local income taxes that can be discharged under the various chapters of bankruptcy.
Once you have filed for bankruptcy and you are on the path of recovery, it is very important that you plan your future course of action carefully. This is important so that you do not meet any new roadblocks in the future.