Best Tax Attorneys in Omaha, NE

Attorneys helping Omaha residents discharge income tax debt under chapter 7 bankruptcy Dealing with taxes through bankruptcy is extremely complicated. The only type of federal tax that can be discharged is that for income taxes. Payroll taxes or fraud penalties can never be eliminated through bankruptcy. Furthermore, income taxes cannot be discharged if you purposefully attempted to evade paying through fraudulent means. Income taxes may be eligible for discharge if you filed a tax return in the last two years, your debt is more than three years old, and it has been at least 240 days since the IRS assessed your debt. The many factors involved in determining if and when you can discharge your tax debt means you should hire an attorney experienced in the process to successfully guide you. Our Omaha bankruptcy attorneys will assist you dealing with debts for income taxes. Burke Smith is experienced and knowledgeable in dealing with tax debts. Our lawyers practice exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and consumer protection and are ready to assist you. Contact our office today.