Dismissal - Ch. 7 - for Failure to File Tax Returns

Rev. 05/09/19

CH 7 – MOTION TO DISMISS
FOR FAILURE TO FILE TAX RETURNS

Overview:

On motion of the United States Trustee, or Chapter 7 Trustee on behalf of the United States Trustee, a case may be dismissed under U.S.C. Section 521(e)(2)(A)(i) for failure to file tax returns. A hearing is required on these types of motions 521(e)(2)(A)(i).

The filing should be accompanied by the Motion and Proposed Order. When required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-3, a Certificate of Service must also be filed.

Codes, Rules and Forms:

Bankruptcy Code:

521(e)(2)(A)(i) & 707(a)(3)

Bankruptcy Rule:

1017(c)

Local Rule:

None

Local Form:

None

CM/ECF Event(s):

Motions/Applications/Contested Matters, Dismiss Case (Ch 7 - 11 USC 521(e)(2)(A)(i) (tax returns))