Monthly Archives: February 2010

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debt Ceilings to Rise 7%

More people will be able to get help for their debt problems on April 1, 2010, when the chapter 13 debt limits increase about seven per cent. $360,475 of unsecured debt $1,081,400 of secured debt These numbers are the caps on the amount of debt an individual may have and be eligible for chapter 13 bankruptcy. …

Bankruptcy Means Test Meaner as Family Incomes Drop

As the economy worsens, unemployment rises and family incomes are dropping, getting bankruptcy help gets a little tougher. The bankruptcy income guidelines go down a few hundred dollars for Kansas cases filed on or after March 15, 2010.  While this change probably won’t disqualify many debtors, the downward trend is disturbing and more evidence the…

More Free Tax Filing Help

VITA volunteers will help people earning less than $49,000 per year with their tax return filing at two Topeka locations. It will be offered at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th, Tuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays 3 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 1 to 4 p.m. through April 15. Another…

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