• Will I have to give up all my assets?
  
• Do I have to list all my debts?
  
• Will I lose my house even if I'm current?
  
• Will the trustee come to my house?
  
• Does my spouse have to file bankruptcy with me?
  
• Will bankruptcy stop wage garnishments?
  
• Are there debts that I cannot discharge?
  
• Is the IRS affected by my bankruptcy filing?
  
• Can I keep my car?
  
• Will I be allowed to file bankruptcy?
  
• How do I know which chapter to file?
  
• Can I discharge my student loans?
  
• What do I have to do to file bankruptcy?
  
• Can I put my assets in someone else's name before filing?
  
• Will I lose my retirement savings?
  
• Can I get credit after bankruptcy?
  
• What if I can't make the payments on my Chapter 13 plan?
  
• Does a previous bankruptcy prevent me from filing?
  
• Are there tax consequences to filing bankruptcy?
  
• Can I file bankruptcy without a lawyer?

Is the IRS affected by my bankruptcy filing?

The IRS must cease collection actions after a bankruptcy is filed, just like all other creditors. The automatic stay protects the debtor and the debtor's property.

Whether the tax claim will survive the bankruptcy, (that is, whether it is nondischargeable) depends on many variables.