Income Tax Debt and Bankruptcy

Income Tax Debt and BankruptcyIncome Tax Debt and Bankruptcy

Lawrence owed a large sum of income tax according to his tax assessment and he had difficulty making payments.  Canada Revenue Agency had been charging him penalties and interest on overdue taxes and it was out of control. His child tax and HST credits were also put on hold.  Lawrence was unable to make payments due to a combination of factors such as a decrease in hours at work and a sudden sickness in the family.

He contacted Rumanek & Company to help him consider possible options such as a Consumer Proposal. A debt to Canada Revenue Agency is a debt that needs to be addressed immediately before they garnishee your bank account or wages.  Taking back control of your finances is the first step to not only decreasing stress in your life but also improving your family life.

Contact the Office of the Superintendent for more information.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA)

Bankruptcy and Insolvency ActTreatment of the Ontario Trillium Benefit under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act / Application de la Loi sur la faillite et l’insolvabilité à la Prestation Trillium de l’Ontario

The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) has published a position paper on the treatment of the Ontario Trillium Benefit (which will combine the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

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Le Bureau du surintendant des faillites (BSF) a publié un exposé de position concernant l’application de la Loi sur la faillite et l’insolvabilité à la Prestation Trillium de l’Ontario (qui réunit le crédit d’impôt de l’Ontario pour les coûts d’énergie et les impôts fonciers, le crédit pour les coûts d’énergie dans le Nord de l’Ontario et le crédit de taxe de vente de l’Ontario).

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.  

 

Will bankruptcy in a foreign country impact my credit?

Does Bankruptcy in a Foreign Country Impact My Credit?

The answer to this query isn’t black and white, given its dependence on various factors. However, assuming that declaring bankruptcy in one nation won’t influence your status in another is far-fetched in our increasingly interconnected world.

Queries:

  1. Can credit reporting agencies conduct international credit checks?

This is possible if the credit reporting agency has operations in both countries involved.

  1. Will it prevent us from obtaining a mortgage in Canada?

The outcome depends on your unique circumstances.

  1. Will the other country engage a Canadian debt collection agency to recover any potential assets on their behalf?

This hinges on the existence of a mutual agreement between the two nations involved.

  1. Is it necessary to attend court proceedings for bankruptcy, or can we handle all the administration from Canada?

The bankruptcy filing procedure must comply with the laws of the country where the bankruptcy is being filed.

  1. What is the duration of the Bankruptcy process?

The timeline is dictated by the laws of the country where bankruptcy is declared. Additionally, Canadian law must acknowledge the other country’s laws.

  1. If bankruptcy occurs, will they stake a future claim on property in Canada?

This answer mirrors the previous one (answer 5).

Contact Rumanek & Company. 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.

Gambling & Casinos

Vancouver Gambling & Casinos

Gambling & Casinos

These articles may interest individuals wanting to know more about Bankruptcy, Gambling and Casinos:

1. Bankruptcy lawyer condemns proposed casino expansion in the Vancouver Observer. vancouverobserver.com/casino/

2. Goss, Ernie and Morse, Edward A. 2005. The Impact of Casino Gambling on Individual Bankruptcy Rates from 1990 to 2002.  Creighton University. creighton.edu

3. Gerda and the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen). 2006. Research on the Social Impacts of Gambling.  Scottish Executive Social Research. scotland.gov.uk

4. Stitt, Grant. November 2000. Effects of Casino Gambling on Crime and Quality of Life in New Casino Jurisdictions . Prepared for the U.S. Department of Federal Justice. ncjrs.gov

5. Gambling. justice.gov

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.