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))
 

I. Noticing:

    A. Type:                    Hearing Required – 14 day language – hearing date at least seven (7 days from response date. 

    B. Who Serves:        Court

    C. Service:                D, DA, T and/or UST, P