Do I Make Too Much to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Dec 20, 2017
The amount of money you can make and still file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is determined by U.S. Census Bureau Data. The Department of Justice, United States Trustee’s website posts these figures after the U.S. Census Bureau comes up with the new yearly numbers. These figures are updated regularly.
Effective November 1, 2017 the Wisconsin Census Median Income
Below is the amount of income you can make and still qualify for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Wisconsin
Family of 1: $48,521.00
Family of 2: $63,739.00
Family of 3: $76,378.00
Family of 4: $93,500.00
Family of 5: $101,900.00
Family of 6: $110,300.00
Family of 7: $118,700.00
Family of 8: $127,100.00
Please note, that the bankruptcy court determines your yearly income by taking the last 6 months of your income and doubling it.
Also, if your income is above these figures, you may still be able to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy; it just becomes more complex. You may be able to deduct child support, medical expenses, actual taxes, charity contributions, life insurance policies, car payments and certain other debts the court finds reasonable.
If you are not able to file for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you can still get the relief by filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.
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