We often talk to clients who are surprised to find that some types of taxes can be discharged in a bankruptcy. While it's true that taxes are debts that are treated differently in a bankruptcy…
Beware IRS and Oregon Dept of Revenue Scams
We've posted information before about ruthless scammers who call, mail, or email notices to individuals claiming that they owe back taxes in an attempt to scare them into paying nonexistent debts. These dishonest and aggressive…
Guard Against Identity Theft at Tax Time
Identity theft is a big issue for consumers in the United States. It's especially important to protect yourself around tax time, when you're sharing a lot of personal and financial information with others. A recent…
Benefits of a Chapter 13 over a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 can provide some very important added benefits that are not available in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.