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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: An Overview

Published on: March 8, 2021 | by Savage Villoch Law, PLLC

If you are dealing with debt that has become unmanageable despite your best efforts at repayment, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be an avenue to consider. Although Chapter 7 bankruptcy comes with its own set of drawbacks to keep in mind, it also has the potential to help you begin rebuilding toward a healthier financial future.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often referred to as “liquidation bankruptcy” because it allows individuals to completely discharge some portions of their debt, but only after certain assets have been liquidated. It is both the fastest and most common type of bankruptcy, and often allows debt to be discharged within three to five months of filing. However, before filing, there are some important factors to consider.

First, you should consider your current financial situation to determine eligibility. When filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a variety of financial documents will be disclosed, including schedules of assets, liabilities, income, and expenditures, transcripts of tax returns, and a list of all owned property, among other information. As with any form of bankruptcy, individuals must also undergo credit counseling and provide a record of completion before filing.[1]

5 Investment Fundamentals You Should Always be Following

Published on: July 31, 2018 | by Savage Villoch Law, PLLC

The fundamentals

Cardinal rules; building-blocks, do’s-and’don’ts:

You may know them under different names but they all refer to the same foundational structures that underline all our social and economic systems.

Saving for College: FAQs About Opening a 529 Account

Published on: December 15, 2017 | by Savage Villoch Law, PLLC

With another new year just around the corner, you may be thinking about financial planning as a part of your New Year’s resolutions. For those of you with a newborns or young children in the family, you may be thinking about opening a college savings plan.

A 529 account can be a great way for parents and grandparents to start a college savings plan. Here’s some commonly asked questions about opening a 529 account.

Who can use a 529 savings plan?

(Capital) Loss Can Be Your Gain: Leverage Your Stock Loss into Tax Deductions!

Published on: October 18, 2017 | by Savage Villoch Law, PLLC

Nobody wants to lose out on an investment, but did you know that stock loss – also known as capital loss – can actually be leveraged into savings on future investments through tax deductions? While it may sound strange, converting stock loss into savings is actually a widely used strategy for many seasoned investors.

Once you understand how tax laws apply to your capital losses, you will quickly see the benefits of reporting them. You will be able to form strategies that actually take advantage of stock losses ahead of time. Once an investment starts to head south, you’ll be able to make the right decisions to mitigate that loss.

Stock Loss Deductions

Retirement Investing: 2 Alternative Options to a 401(k)

Published on: July 28, 2017 | by Savage Villoch Law, PLLC

If you’re smart, you are planning for your financial future. Retirement investing is one of the surest methods for building a nest-egg.

Most likely, you’re familiar with the concept of retirement investing. Typically, you can direct funds from your personal income into tax-sheltered or tax-deferred accounts. This is known as a 401(k).

However, there are alternative investment options to a 401(k) available. You can also invest in a 403(b) or a 157(b). These alternative options allow you to invest in certain investment options. It’s important to remember, though, that not every employer offers these plans.

Stand By for the Following Message on Corporate Tax Cuts…

Published on: June 2, 2017 | by Savage Villoch Law, PLLC

A 2016 study by the Tax Policy Center comparing Trump’s then-stated plan and the current tax ratesOne of the big platforms that boosted Trump to the Oval Office was his promise to let business operate unencumbered. Throughout his campaign, he promised a hands-off approach to business, including wide-scale financial deregulation as well as considerable corporate tax cuts.

In fact, Wall Street was riding high post-election on sheer optimism. Financial and industrial stocks soared, reaching record peaks, in anticipation of the big regulatory rollback that was sure to follow.

For businesses, too, hopes were high. The Trump administration promised huge tax cuts for businesses and corporations.

Tax Debt Relief in Bankruptcy: Plan Before You File

Published on: September 18, 2015 | by Savage Villoch Law, PLLC

You may have heard that taxes are not discharged in bankruptcy. Tax debt, as “priority” debt, gets paid first before other creditors in bankruptcy. However, the Bankruptcy Code includes exceptions depending on the type and timing of the tax, and the bankruptcy chapter filed.Before knowing which taxes qualify for discharge, however, you must first understand which do not qualify under bankruptcy law. There are 7 types of taxes you cannot avoid paying:

Taxes on a past due return not filed within three years (plus extensions) before filing bankruptcy.
Taxes assessed within 240 days before filing bankruptcy.