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2021-12-02

I am previewing the Voluntary Petition draft. Why on the second page does it mention business names I've had in the last 8 years, when Upsolve's form only asked for the last 4 years? (I do have a business I've had in the last 8 years, but not the last 4)

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Michelle, thanks so much for asking! I took a look but it does look like the software asks for the past 8 years. If you need to update your answers, feel free to re-do the "About You" section. 

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If you'd like assistance, I'm also happy to enter the information- just reply here with the names you need added and I can update your account. 

Upsolve Community Member
Thanks so much! Please let us know if you have any other questions! 

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Thank you! I looked back at my tax information and I won't need to include that business (it was in my name and my own social security as TIN anyway). However I'm not sure if what's currently on the draft (A Place for Rover) needs to be there. I did a lot of work as Independent Contractor / Gig and the draft doesn't list any of those even though I listed them in the business section. A Place for Rover is Independent Contractor work (somebody else's business that I am not an employee of, but do work through as a self business). Do you have maybe an idea about that?

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And thanks Claire you are really super helpful, throughout this process

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Yes I think after checking everything over that A Place for Rover should not be listed as a Business Name, as it is a Sole Proprietorship. I would need help taking that off (as I don't know how it got on!)


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