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Can I add to my bankrupsty?

I have to declare bankrupsty due to the debt from a failing business. I have an appointment to finalize my paperwork in 4 days. But have just found out I may be facing a large fine due to problems with payroll records, if my bankrupsty has already been filed can I add this debt on later or should I wait to see if I recieve a fine before I file?

One Response to “Can I add to my bankrupsty?”

A licensed trustee said...

You should discuss this with your trustee. If the debt exists now, and it’s a penalty for late filing, it will be included in your bankruptcy. If it’s a fine due to criminal activity, it won’t be included in your bankruptcy, regardless of when you file. Again, your trustee has all of the facts of your case, so you should discuss it with your bankruptcy trustee prior to filing.