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Just as no two people's financial situation is the same, no two bankruptcy cases are the same. In fact, filing for Chapter 7 or 13 can vary greatly between filer. Before deciding on which to file, there are a few considerations that go along with a Chapter 7 case.....

With America seeing one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression, it's no surprise that over 1 million individuals will file for bankruptcy this year. Many people have been putting off filing bankruptcy over the last couple years hoping that things were going to get better. According to the data, it seems to be getting much worse.

Unemployment is standing at 9.2% nationwide without taking into consideration the number of individuals that are partially employed or have just given up going back to work completely. These people fall off the radar and are no longer recorded as a statistic.

Do you own a small business and are wondering when to file your federal income tax returns? This article will give you the information you need to keep the IRS happy.

The due dates for federal business tax returns depend on the type of business entity. Here are the possibilities, assuming that your business has a the normal calendar year-end of December 31:

1. Sole Proprietorships. If you are an unincorporated business, the IRS classifies you as a sole proprietor. This means you are not a corporation or a partnership or limited liability company treated as a corporation or a partnership. Sole proprietorships file their business tax return as part of their personal income tax return on Schedule C. Other forms may also be required, such as Schedule SE (if you have profit of at least $400), Form 4562 (if you purchase business assets such as computers or other equipment), and Form 8829 (if you take the home office deduction).

Have you started a small business and need to know when to file your tax returns? Perhaps you've heard about filing quarterly returns and are wondering if that requirement applies to you? Read on to get answers to these important questions.

Annual Income Tax Returns. All small businesses must file a return annually. Generally speaking, if your business has a calendar year-end, you must file one of the following business income tax forms by the due date listed below:

The answer is no, yes, and yes. During recent budget sessions in the California assembly a representative suggested that the State of California should file bankruptcy. It is not possible under the United States Constitution for a state to file for bankruptcy and discharge debts. County governments and municipal governments are able to file for bankruptcy and reorganize their debts in Chapter 9 of the bankruptcy code.

All around the nation, people are experiencing the ramifications of hard times in recent years, in more ways than one. In many cases, whole areas are disrupted by the economic decline, as people have lost their careers, and in more serious cases, they've given up their homes, but more than the average American is seeing the effects of the recession.

With some neighborhood markets still attempting to get back on their feet, the U.S. is now confronting another kind of dilemma, seeing as how companies have been known to file for bankruptcy, and recently Washington even wrestled with their own potential economic emergency. One town facing a town-wide bankruptcy issue that may drive wages down is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and, as if that isn't enough, they might have to terminate of up to of their 62 city workers.