"Unemployment Disqualification" Discussion
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Upsolve Community Member
2021-12-14
I owe 11,490.00 to the oregon unemployment department can this be included in my bankruptcy im currently being garnished for this debt
Upsolve Community Member
2021-12-15
I'm having a problem with the State saying that I've been overpayed unemployment benefits and I owe the state 14,000 can't find the right legal representation to try to get problem resolved
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Upsolve Community Member
Veronica, thanks so much for reaching out! This isn't something that Upsolve's software helps with directly- but you've come to a good place to ask questions and learn more!
Upsolve Community Member
It sounds like you're hoping to contest the overpayment and file an appeal. Is that right?
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You might find helpful information in this article! https://my.upsolve.org/notifications
Upsolve Community Member
What did u end up doing to settle this? I am in same situation and need to resolve it by Monday. Thanks!!
Upsolve Community Member
2021-11-16
Is it totally normal not to hear anything from a trustee before a 341 meeting? I emailed my tax form and a statement about lack of income due to unemployment since 2019 and although the trustee’s website states that email is her preferred method of contact, I have not heard anything. I recently sent the same information via certified mail just in case. A phone message I left was never returned and my 341 meeting is in two weeks. Should I be concerned? Isn’t she supposed to mail me something (a document I have already read online)? Am I worried for no reason?
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Upsolve Community Member
Unfortunately, that's normal Stephanie. A lot of trustees don't have the bandwidth to communicate individually with filers before the 341 meeting (though most still send at least some kind of letter... )
Upsolve Community Member
I got a voicemail message from her. Someone else sent the document I am supposed to read before the meeting.
Upsolve Community Member
2021-12-17
Almost exactly 2 years ago, I sold a car to Carvana because I could no longer afford the payment. I paid off the loan and then had about $5k left over. I was unemployed, so I used that money to help with food/rent for a year (after unemployment ended.) . Then I bought a cheap vehicle with the remaining 3K. Does this count as transferring valuable property in the past two years to someone outside the normal course of my financial affairs? Thank you
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Upsolve Community Member
Hi Karen! I love the responsiblilty shown in adjusting your vehicle expense! Yay! Perhaps this article in the Learning Center will provide some guidance: https://upsolve.org/learn/can-i-transfer-property-before-bankruptcy/ You are on the right path and I wish you the best! :-)
Upsolve Community Member
If you're wondering if you can keep your new used car, I recommend reading the Upsolve article https://upsolve.org/learn/can-keep-car-file-bankruptcy/
Upsolve Community Member
2021-12-09
I owe mostly state and unemployment money will this cover them
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Upsolve Community Member
Unemployment overpayment can be eliminated in bankruptcy.
Upsolve Community Member
You can learn more about unemployment overpayment here! https://upsolve.org/learn/unemployment-overpayment/ Really glad you asked!
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Check back here after reading and let me know if you have more questions! I'd love to help however I can!
Upsolve Community Member
If you have IRS tax debt, things get a little trickier. This article https://upsolve.org/learn/irs-debt-and-bankruptcy/ is worth reading if you owe back taxes.
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Upsolve Community Member
Generally speaking, unemployment overpayment is dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Upsolve Community Member
If you haven't already, you might want to check our learning center for articles about https://upsolve.org/learn/unemployment-overpayment/.
Upsolve Community Member
Great question! Keep on asking
Upsolve Community Member
Be sure to check your unemployment records and receipts! The Unemployment office has been overwhelmed and it's possible errors in accounting or dates were made. You might also be interested in this article: https://upsolve.org/learn/will-bankruptcy-stop-wage-garnishment/