Kansas City Area Bankruptcy Firm
No Cash Upfront Options Available 913.225.8330 816.656.2652
Menu
Understanding Tax Debt Bankruptcy Firm Serving Kansas City & The Surrounding Areas
Contact Us

Our attorneys are ready to assist you.

  • Please enter your name.
  • This isn't a valid email address.
    Please enter your email address.
  • This isn't a valid phone number.
    Please enter your phone number.
    You entered an invalid number.
  • Please select an option.
    Please select an option.
    Please select an option.
  • Please enter a message.

Tax Debt in Johnson County & Kansas City

Can Bankruptcy Help Me with Back Taxes?

Most people believe bankruptcy cannot help you with your taxes because most tax debts are not dischargeable.

The reality is that some tax debts can be discharged, but it depends on certain factors, such as:

  • How old the tax debt is
  • Whether you filed the returns on time
  • Whether the taxing authority has filed a tax lien

For most filers, some of their tax debts are dischargeable and some must be paid. The non-dischargeable tax debts can be paid over time in an affordable manner with no additional interest and penalties.

Tax debt can be scary but our firm will assist you through the whole process, including preparation of old unfiled returns and contacting the taxing authorities on your behalf to establish reasonable payment arrangements. Contact Moore & Associates, LLC for more information today.

What If I Have Not Filed Tax Returns for Years?

The law requires that for every year you earned any substantial amount of taxable income, more than $4,000 per year, you are required to file a tax return. All missing returns will need to be filed.

Our office has tax preparers on staff that can assist you in getting those returns filed. After the returns are prepared and filed then we can work together and:

  • Assess what tax debts have to be paid
  • Create a plan to get them paid
  • Stop additional interest and penalties
  • Protect you from a tax levy or garnishment

It is very important to remember that TAXING AUTHORITIES CAN GARNISH 100% OF YOUR WAGES if you continue to ignore them.

Can I Discharge My Tax Debts?

Some taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, there are some very complicated rules governing the dischargeability of taxes. The only way to determine whether your tax debts can be discharged is to gather all of the information on the tax years that you owe back taxes, ensure that the tax returns have been filed, and bring that information to a tax and bankruptcy professional.

As you prepare for this meeting you should request transcripts from the IRS on all years in controversy. You can go to the IRS office at 6717 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee KS 66212 and they will provide these documents on the spot. Once you have obtained the transcripts you will have already taken the first step to addressing your tax issues.

Let our firm help you. Call our Kansas City and Johnson County Bankruptcy attorneys at (913) 225-8330 to schedule your free initial consultation.

Rave Reviews from
Happy clients

  • The professionalism and attention to detail were amazing.

    “To say Moore & Associates were helpful is an understatement. The professionalism and attention to detail were amazing. I was working 3 jobs at the time, and trying to just keep my head above water and was slowly giving up on the idea that there was anyone who could help. I had talked with other law offices and I felt like just a number to them. That was not the case with Moore & Associates.”

    Mr. S.

  • You are so awesome!

    “You are so awesome!!! I hadn’t had a chance to call you yet, but obviously don’t need to since you already did this for us. We are very grateful to you and your staff.”

    Mrs. W

  • Robin and the firm are heaven sent!

    “Good morning Robin. You and the firm are heaven sent. I can't thank you enough and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I can truly see light at the end of tunnel and me finally getting my life back on track. Thank you thank you thank you!!! ”

    Mr. C.

  • I was impressed how you handled everything professionally and quickly with my case. I will continue to refer people to you. Thank you so much!

    “I was impressed how you handled everything professionally and quickly with my case. I will continue to refer people to you. Thank you so much!”

    Mr. G.

  • Moore and Associates made us feel comfortable.

    “Moore and Associates made us feel comfortable during this very difficult time for our family. They were definitely professional as well as personable and kind. I will recommend Hill and his staff to family and friends if they too are faced with a situation such as ours.”

    Mrs. R.