Credit Card Problems

Credit Card ProblemsMarie had incurred $40, 000 dollars in debt from 3 credit cards. She had spent the money on an overseas trip, furniture for her home and some medical bills when her partner had been ill. Coupled with the $130 per week she paid on her car, Marie was unable to meet the minimum repayments on her credit cards and had started to fall behind with her repayments. All of a sudden the calls from friendly sales staff at her bank were replaced by calls from rude and intimidating debt collectors and she soon became too scared to answer her phone. The harassment did not stop and she was eventually sent a summons to appear in court.

After Marie contacted us regarding her credit card problems, we quickly intervened on her behalf. We contacted her creditors to let them know she intended to consolidate her debts with a consumer proposal and avoid bankruptcy. We dealt with each of Marie’s creditors to ensure she would no longer have to deal with them and we negotiated an arrangement under which Marie paid $120 per week (with no interest) and was completely debt free within 4 years.  The repayments were affordable, the harassment from creditors stopped and she managed to avoid going bankrupt.

Contact Rumanek & Company Ltd. for more information on bankruptcy and debt solutions. Or please fill out the free bankruptcy evaluation form. To learn more please visit our YouTube Channel. Rumanek & Company have been helping individuals and families overcome debt for more than 25 years.  

Bankruptcy and My Job

Bankruptcy and My JobBankruptcy and my Job – Nothing happens to your job if you go bankrupt.

Bankruptcy does not prevent you from working. Normally, your employer is not provided your personal bankruptcy information, unless you owe them money. If you are being garnished, a bankruptcy or proposal will stop the garnishee, but your employer will find out you have filed for bankruptcy or proposal from the notice they receive to stop the garnishee. You are still required to file tax returns for any income received during bankruptcy.

There are certain professional licensing authorities that impose particular restrictions on members under bankruptcy. You should confirm with your licensing authority whether or not your bankruptcy affects your ability to practice your profession.

Contact Rumanek & Company Ltd. for more information on bankruptcy and debt solutions. Or please fill out the free bankruptcy evaluation form. To learn more please visit our YouTube Channel. Rumanek & Company have been helping individuals and families overcome debt for more than 25 years.  

Canada Revenue Agency Q & A

Canada Revenue Agency Q & A

Canada Revenue Agency Q & AHi, I’m a CA sole practitioner.  I have a question regarding an individual client who owes CRA a substantial amount of unpaid personal income tax and director’s liability on HST/source deductions. My client advises they have negligible assets other than their principal residence owned 50/50 with their spouse who has no such CRA liabilities.  They are both seniors with health issues.

Q1:  Is there any risk of loss of their home due to CRA debt?

Q2:   If yes to #1, what steps should they consider to prevent the loss of their home?

Q3:  In general, what specific approach would you advise in order to eliminate or reduce this significant personal debt?

Yes, there is risk and CRA can put a lien on the debtor’s house for the unpaid debt. To prevent this they have options and can choose to file a consumer proposal or bankruptcy. If they do choose one of these options, CRA can no longer put a lien on the property. In terms of question #3, the specific approach would depend on a variety of details such as: the option they choose, the value of the house and the balances outstanding on the mortgage.

Contact Rumanek & Company Ltd. for more information on bankruptcy and debt solutions. Or please fill out the free bankruptcy evaluation form. To learn more please visit our YouTube Channel. Rumanek & Company have been helping individuals and families overcome debt for more than 25 years.  

 

Undischarged Bankrupt: How much can I Earn?

Undischarged Bankrupt: How much can I earn?

Undischarged Bankrupt: How much can I Earn?

Once your bankruptcy has been filed, you become what is called an “undischarged bankrupt“.  You will be an undischarged bankrupt until you are discharged.  During this period, you may be required to pay to your creditors a portion of your income that is above the guidelines set by the Government of Canada.  In addition to the guidelines, special circumstances may reduce the amount that you are required to pay.  These will include special dietary food, fines or penalties being paid to a court, spousal or child support, medical costs, etc.

All of which will be discussed with you by your Trustee.

Contact Rumanek & Company Ltd. for more information on bankruptcy and debt solutions. Or please fill out the free bankruptcy evaluation form. To learn more please visit our YouTube Channel. Rumanek & Company have been helping individuals and families overcome debt for more than 25 years.