Did you know that a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy may be able to wipe away certain tax debts? (lrlawoffice.com)
The myth about taxes not being dischargeable in bankruptcy likely derives from the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, in which only certain tax debt for specific periods are dischargeable and only in certain situations. (moneysense.ca)
These exceptions could be broadly categorized as (1) debts owed to the government or subject to a court order, such as certain tax debts or child support obligations; and (2) debts incurred through some fault of the debtor, such as those arising from civil judgments for fraud or other injury. (losangelesbankruptcylawyerblawg.com)