Bankruptcy Reform Information

The U.S. Courts' web site has information on the following:

• Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act
• Interim Rules and Draft Forms
• Federal Rulemaking
• Bankruptcy Basics
  Bankruptcy Basics, a publication produced by the Bankruptcy Judges Division, is designed to provide the public with basic information on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws, to provide individuals considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed, and to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process.
• Fee Waiver Provisions and Poverty Guidelines

The U.S. Trustee's web site has information on credit counseling, debtor education, financial management and means testing.

• Credit Counseling/Financial Management Information
• Credit Counseling Frequently Asked Questions
• Debtor Education Frequently Asked Question
• Debtor Education Application Instructions
• Means Testing Information
• Median Income Table by State
• IRS National Standards for Allowable Living Expenses
• Means Testing Forms
• Notice of Domestic Support Obligations

Filing Requirement Information for Attorneys

• Required Lists, Schedules, Statements, Other Documents, and Fees
• Table of Guidance and Links Regarding the New Law
• Adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules Order (pdf)
• Attorney ECF Modifications List (pdf)

Additional Web Sites of Interest

• IRS Collections Standards
• The Census Bureau Site on Median Incomes (Click on United States Census 2000, then Summary File 4.)
• Local US Trustee Site

Tax Return Information

• Interim Guidance Regarding Tax Information
• Request a transcript of a tax return from the IRS (form 4506-T)