Indiana Bankruptcy Exemptions
When considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy many people fret over what assets will be seized by creditors and what valuable possessions can be saved. There are several State of Indiana exemptions available to Indiana residents filing for bankruptcy. When an asset is classified as exempt, it cannot be seized and/or liquidated to payoff debts in bankruptcy. We have compiled all of the Indiana State bankruptcy exemptions and broken them down into several sections with easy to read language and examples of how they would work in a real life bankruptcy case.
Indiana Property Exemptions
Debtors that file bankruptcy in Indiana generally are required to use the State of Indiana exemptions and the federal non-bankruptcy exemptions when protecting property. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, the exemptions will determine what property the debtor is entitled to keep. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, the exemptions will be used in determining how much unsecured creditors must be paid.
Federal and Indiana State Exemptions
A debtor in Indiana is permitted to use the federal non-bankruptcy property exemptions and the property exemptions provided by Indiana state law. To utilize the Indiana exemptions, a debtor must have resided in Indiana for a period of at least two years prior to the bankruptcy filing. If not, the debtor must utilize the exemptions as provided for by the laws of the state in which the debtor resided in the two year period preceding the filing. If the debtor has resided in more than one state for the two year period, then the debtor must use the exemptions provided for by the state in which the debtor resided for the greater part of the 180 days that preceded the two year period preceding the bankruptcy filing.
Indiana Bankruptcy Property Exemption Attorney
Contact the law firm of Steven P. Taylor, P.C. at (317) 475-1570 to find out what property exemptions you are entitled to in bankruptcy. Attorney Steven P. Taylor is experienced and knowledgeable in both federal and Indiana state bankruptcy law. Call Steven P. Taylor, P.C. today to determine what property exemptions apply to your particular bankruptcy case throughout the areas of Central Indiana.
Bankruptcy Property Exemptions Information Center
Federal Bankruptcy Property Exemptions
According to the federal non-Bankruptcy Code, also known as 11 U.S.C. § 522, a debtor is entitled to certain property exemptions when filing for bankruptcy, unless state law specifies otherwise. Debtors in Indiana are permitted to utilize the exemptions contained in the Bankruptcy Code, including:
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11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(3)(B) Tenancy by the entireties
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11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(3)(C) Retirement Accounts exempt from taxation by IRS
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20 U.S.C. § 1095a(d) Student Loan, grant or work assistance proceeds
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15 U.S.C. § 1673 75% of earned but unpaid wages
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42 U.S.C. § 407 Social Security Benefits
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38 U.S.C. § 5301(a) Veteran’s Benefits
Among others
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Indiana State Property Exemptions
Indiana state bankruptcy exemptions for property are governed by Indiana Code §34-55-10-2. To name a few:
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Residence up to $19,300 in equity
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Personal property and real estate (not the debtor’s residence) up to $10,250.00 in equity.
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Intangible property (checking, savings, stocks, cash, etc) up to $400.00
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Tenancy by the entirety
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Interest in pension, IRA or retirement account
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Medical Savings Account
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Health Savings Account
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Earned Income Credit (Tax Refund)
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Education Saving Account
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Qualified Tuition Program
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Resources in Indiana for Bankruptcy Property Exemptions
Chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code - Title 11 of the United States Code, which is entitled “Bankruptcy,” contains the federal law regarding bankruptcy. The Code governs all bankruptcy cases in the United States. This link is directly to the property exemptions in Chapter 5.
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Steven P. Taylor, P.C. | Indiana Bankruptcy Property Exemption Lawyer
Contact the law firm of Steven P. Taylor, P.C. today for a consultation about what property you may be able to exempt in bankruptcy in Indiana. Steven P. Taylor will help you determine what property exemptions apply to your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Call (317) 271-1111 for a consultation about filing for bankruptcy in Central Indiana.
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