What debts are discharged in 

Chapter 7

dischargeable

possibly dischargeable

not dischargeable

  • Personal loans
  • Credit cards
  • Repossession deficiencies
  • Auto accident claims
  • Medical bills
  • Judgments
  • Business debts
  • Leases
  • Guaranties
  • Negligence claims 
  • Tax penalties over 3 years old
  • Income taxes that aren't priority taxes
  • Willful and malicious injuries to others
  • Embezzlement
  • Debts incurred by fraud or dishonesty
  • Debts arising from breach of fiduciary duty
    A creditor contesting the discharge of these debts must take prompt action to contest the discharge of his claim.  More on  assessing credit card dischargeability  
  • Recent taxes
  • Trust fund taxes
  • Child or family support
  • Criminal fine or restitution
  • Accident claims involving intoxication
  • Debts not scheduled
  • Penalties payable to the government other than tax penalties
  • Student loans
  • Debts listed in prior bankruptcy where debtor was denied a discharge
  • Taxes for years where return unfiled or filed for less than 2 years 
 

Contrast the dischargeability of particular debts with denial of discharge

Compare the broader discharge in Chapter 13

Compare 7 v. 13 ] Chapter 13 ] Chapter 7 ] Chapter 11 ]

        10/29/06

 

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