In most bankruptcy cases, a powerful tool called the “automatic stay” comes into existence the moment the case is filed. This “stay” prevents almost every type of debt collection from continuing.
In September of last year, the IRS issued a notice indicating an intent to use private debt collection services. This is going to become reality when the collectors begin handling old accounts within a few months.
If you own a business and that business has value, many people would assume that it should be included as an asset in calculating the amount of settlement. As a result, many offers are calculated much higher than they should be.