Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Financial Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Bankruptcy and Past Due Taxes
If you owe past due federal taxes that you cannot pay, bankruptcy may be an option.
Bankruptcy Tax Guide
This publication is not intended to cover bankruptcy law in general, or to provide detailed discussions of the tax rules for the more complex corporate bankruptcy reorganizations or other highly technical transactions.
Bankruptcy and Past Due Taxes
If you owe past due federal taxes that you cannot pay, bankruptcy may be an option.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Financial Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
The Central District of California is the largest Bankruptcy Court in the United States. Presently, the District holds court in Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, and the San Fernando Valley. The Central District of California covers approximately 40,000 square miles and stretches from the Central Coast area of the state eastward to the Nevada and Arizona borders. The Court has jurisdiction in the seven-county region, comprised of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Bankruptcy and Past Due Taxes
If you owe past due federal taxes that you cannot pay, bankruptcy may be an option.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
Bankruptcy and Past Due Taxes
If you owe past due federal taxes that you cannot pay, bankruptcy may be an option.
Bankruptcy Basics
Bankruptcy Basics provides general information about federal bankruptcy laws and the bankruptcy process. It is not a guide for filing for bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Basics - Chapter 13
This guide describes Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy allows individuals to keep their property and pay off their debts over time. Seek the advice of an attorney to confirm that this is the right kind of bankruptcy for you.
Bankruptcy Basics Videos
This video series from the US Bankruptcy Courts has information on the requirements for bankruptcy cases. Some of this information may be out of date. Confirm with an attorney before acting on this information.
Bankruptcy Frequently Asked Questions
The FAQ information presented here is accurate as of the date of publication, but it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It is highly recommended that individuals consulting these FAQs obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney. This page has information on bankruptcies in general, the electronic filing process, site training, and requesting an interpreter.
Bankruptcy Tax Guide
This publication is not intended to cover bankruptcy law in general, or to provide detailed discussions of the tax rules for the more complex corporate bankruptcy reorganizations or other highly technical transactions.
Coping with Debt
If you or someone you know is in financial hot water, consider these options: self-help using realistic budgeting and other techniques; debt relief services, like credit counseling or debt settlement from a reputable organization; debt consolidation; or bankruptcy. Please note that debt settlement assistance from a corporation and debt consolidation are rarely good options for people with poor credit. Seek the advice of an attorney or financial advisor before working with a debt settlement corporation or debt consolidation company. You can also try to negotiate to settle your debts for less than the full amount due yourself, for free!
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
Filing a Bankruptcy Case Without an Attorney
Requirements for filing documents with the court.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Financial Tips for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
The U.S. Trustee's Role In Consumer Bankruptcy Cases
This fact sheet describes the United States Trustee's primary responsibilities in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy cases.
United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
The Central District of California is the largest Bankruptcy Court in the United States. Presently, the District holds court in Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, and the San Fernando Valley. The Central District of California covers approximately 40,000 square miles and stretches from the Central Coast area of the state eastward to the Nevada and Arizona borders. The Court has jurisdiction in the seven-county region, comprised of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties.