Chapter 7 Tax Discharge

Summary

Municipal taxes older than a year may be dischargeable in chapter 7. Unlisted debts in no-asset cases are typically discharged unless they fall under certain exceptions. Under cgs §12-164, taxes are uncollectible after 15 years. Consult a bankruptcy attorney for a detailed assessment to address possible violations of the discharge injunction.

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Filed Chapter * in * (no-asset case, discharged July *). West Hartford, CT is trying to collect * motor vehicle property tax via TaxServ in *. I sold the car in *, returned plates, moved out of CT in early *, and informed both the town and collectors years ago. The town wasn't listed in the bankruptcy schedules. My understanding is: (*) municipal taxes like this are dischargeable if filed more than a year after the tax came due (July *); (*) in no-asset cases, even unlisted debts are discharged unless they fall under §*(a)(*), (*), or (*); and (*) under CGS §*-*, the tax is also uncollectible after 15 years. Is this debt discharged even if the town wasn’t listed? Is further collection a violation of the discharge injunction?
****, your understanding seems correct. Here are some general points:
- Municipal taxes older than a year may be dischargeable in Chapter *.
- Unlisted debts in no-asset cases are typically discharged unless they fall under certain exceptions.
- Under CGS §*-*, taxes are uncollectible after 15 years.
It's advisable to consult a bankruptcy attorney for a detailed assessment to address possible violations of the discharge injunction. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers for further assistance?
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