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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California Bankruptcy form in the editor.
  2. Begin by selecting the appropriate chapter for your bankruptcy: Chapter 7 for liquidation or Chapter 13 for a repayment plan. Ensure you understand the implications of each option.
  3. Fill out your personal information in the designated fields, including your name, address, and contact details. Accuracy is crucial here.
  4. Complete the financial sections by detailing your income, expenses, and debts. Use our platform's tools to easily input figures and ensure clarity.
  5. If filing under Chapter 7, complete the Statement of Your Current Monthly Income (Official Form 122A-1) and if necessary, the Means Test Calculation (Official Form 122A-2).
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In California, you can typically keep your car after bankruptcy if you stay current on payments and your vehicles equity is protected by exemptions. Alternatively, you can surrender the car to discharge the loan or reaffirm the loan to continue making payments.
The time period for filing a claim for refund may be different if your claim was filed regarding an exception, like a bad debt or worthless security. Periods of financial disability may suspend the time limitation for making a refund claim too.
Types of debt that cannot be discharged in bankruptcy include alimony, child support, and certain unpaid taxes.
3-Year Rule: The tax debt must be from a return that was due at least three years before the bankruptcy filing. 2-Year Rule: The return itself must have been filed at least two years before filing for bankruptcy. 240-Day Rule: The IRS must have assessed the taxes at least 240 days prior to the bankruptcy filing.
The 3-Year Rule: Waiting Period for Tax Return Due Dates This rule means that the tax debt must be tied to a return that was due three years before the date you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If an extension was filed for that tax return, then the 3-year clock starts from the extended due date.

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How Long Do I Have To Wait Between Bankruptcy Filings? Previous Bankruptcy TypeNew Bankruptcy TypeWaiting Period Chapter 7 Chapter 7 8 years Chapter 7 Chapter 13 4 years Chapter 13 Chapter 7 6 years Chapter 13 Chapter 13 2 years Sep 1, 2025
Understanding California Bankruptcy Exemptions Your homestead. Your motor vehicle. Personal property such as furniture, clothing, and appliances. Retirement accounts. Tools of your trade. Public benefits. Insurance policies. Personal injury and wrongful death recoveries.
There is no debt ceiling for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you qualify for Chapter 7, all of your eligible debts can be discharged no matter how high the debts are.

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