June 22, 2017

Do businesses that have no revenue have to file taxes?

Our Professional Answer: All business entities whether or not they have revenue must file a tax return both federally and in the state where they are incorporated. The only real exemption is sole proprietorships which the […]
June 22, 2017

Do bankruptcy laws vary from state to state?

Our Professional Answer: Bankruptcy law is the same in all 50 states. It’s federal law, so it doesn’t change. However, each state will have it’s own exemptions, meaning the property that you can keep regardless of […]
June 22, 2017

Can my boss fire me for filing bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: Typically, nobody gets fired because they filed bankruptcy. However, some states have at will employment, meaning that you can be fired for anything. Typically though, bankruptcy is not the reason.
June 22, 2017

Can I represent myself in a bankruptcy case?

Our Professional Answer: Generally, you can represent yourself in a bankruptcy case. But let me warn you, bankruptcy is a very convoluted set of rules and laws. The reason people file bankruptcy is because they’ve been […]
June 22, 2017

Can I keep my car if I file for bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer:   Generally if you file for bankruptcy, you can keep your car. Cars that have loans on them that encumber the value which is more typical than not, are not assets in a […]