I filed bankruptcy. How does it affect my taxes?

Usually taxes are a high priority debt in any type of bankruptcy. Taxes are generally paid in installments through a plan approved by the Bankruptcy Court. Upon receiving a notice of bankruptcy filing or being notified of filing, the Bankruptcy Department of the County Trustee's Office will file a claim for the full amount of taxes due plus interest, attorney fees, miscellaneous costs, etc., that were due at the time of filing. Interest continues to accrue at the rate that is approved by the Bankruptcy Court. 

Under federal law, the County Trustee and other collecting officials are prohibited or stayed from taking any further action in collecting realty or personalty taxes. This stay is effective until the bankruptcy is dismissed, discharged, or the automatic stay is ordered lifted.

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1. My name (or address) is incorrect. What needs to be done?
2. The ownership is incorrect. What needs to be done?
3. How do I calculate my taxes?
4. How are my tax dollars used?
5. I filed bankruptcy. How does it affect my taxes?
6. I own a mobile home and received a bill for a year in which I did not live at the property location. Do I owe this bill?
7. What is the Shelby County property tax rate?
8. Which Internet browsers may be used to make an online payment?
9. Why does the Shelby County Trustee pursue legal action against property owners who do not pay taxes?
10. How often will the lawsuit list be updated?