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Some taxes can be discharged<\/td>\nIncome taxes may be wiped out if they meet certain conditions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tax discharge rules vary by bankruptcy chapter<\/td>\nChapter 7 and Chapter 13 treat tax debts differently.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IRS has strict criteria for tax discharge<\/td>\nTaxes must be old enough, properly filed, and meet other requirements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tax liens are not wiped out<\/td>\nEven if taxes are discharged, IRS tax liens may still remain on property.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Filing bankruptcy can stop tax collections<\/td>\nThe automatic stay prevents IRS collection actions temporarily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dealing with tax debt can be overwhelming, and many people wonder if filing for bankruptcy can help wipe out taxes owed to the IRS or state tax agencies. While bankruptcy can eliminate some types of debt, tax debt is treated differently from credit cards or medical bills.<\/p>\n

The ability to discharge tax debt depends on:<\/p>\n