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Can I use bankruptcy to stop IRS or ODR collection actions?

April 26, 2017Actions Bankruptcy collection IRS odr

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Can I use bankruptcy to stop IRS or ODR collection actions?

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Yes. As noted above, a bankruptcy filing requires that the creditor immediately cease collection efforts. As noted earlier, some taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy. A Chapter 13 case can also be used to pay non-dischargeable tax debt over a period of time.