Bankruptcy Tax Guide

There are a number of tax issues that debtors must deal with when they file for bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Tax Guide course addresses such matters as tax collections under an automatic stay, the prioritization of tax claims, taxes not discharged in bankruptcy, and the tax effects of debt cancellation – all of which can impact a party that is under bankruptcy protection.
Format

PDF Course

Level

Overview

Duration

1 Hour

Related Courses
Corporate Bankruptcy
Effective Turnarounds

Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: TX1032
IRS Program Number: 72821-T-00101-25-S

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize when an automatic stay is triggered in a bankruptcy case.
  • Specify the correct tax reporting for a bankruptcy estate.
  • Identify when a bankruptcy filer should report two short tax years.
  • State how debts are settled in the bankruptcy of a partnership.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Taxes
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: January 2026
Program Registration Requirements: Click on the Enroll button to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.
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