Basically, the Means Test law states that if a
household who wants to file a Chapter 7 makes at or below the median income for the same size
household within their state, the
filers automatically qualify to file a Chapter 7.
For example, on 2006 tax returns, the standard deductions will be $ 5,150 for single taxpayers, $ 7,550 for head of
household filers and $ 10,300 for married couples
who file jointly.