Do tax returns have to be provided to the trustee?

Even though my bankruptcy case has not yet been heard, the trustee is demanding that we provide tax returns. Do these tax returns have to be provided to the trustee before bankruptcy is filed?
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Answered By: Lorene Lynn Mies, APLC
Not sure how the trustee became involved before filing your bankruptcy? In my jurisdiction the tax returns are to be sent to the trustee 2 weeks before the 341(a) meeting of the creditors.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/27/2010

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Answered By: Diefer Law Group, P.C.
You have to provide your tax returns once the case is filed but before your hearing.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/24/2010

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Answered By: Law Offices of Michael J. Berger
In every Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor must provide his or her tax returns to the trustee at least one week before the first meeting of creditors.

A trustee is not appointed until the bankruptcy is filed. Accordingly, it is not possible to give your tax returns to the trustee before your bankruptcy is filed.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/23/2010

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