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How to fill out the B1040 online
The B1040 is an essential document for initiating an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy cases. This guide provides a clear, user-friendly approach to completing the form online, ensuring you have all necessary information at your fingertips.
Follow the steps to accurately complete the B1040 online.
- Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the B1040 and open it in your browser.
- Enter the names of plaintiffs and defendants exactly as they appear on the complaint in the respective sections.
- Provide the contact information, including the firm name, address, and telephone number of the attorneys involved, if known.
- In the 'Party' section, select one box for the plaintiff and one box for the defendant to indicate their roles accurately.
- Write a brief statement of the cause of action, including any relevant U.S. statutes, in the provided field.
- In the 'Nature of Suit' section, select up to five boxes, starting with the lead cause of action as 1 and proceeding with alternatives as needed.
- Include any specific information that may apply, such as whether the case involves a substantive issue of state law or if a jury trial is demanded.
- Check any applicable boxes to indicate other relief sought, if necessary.
- Fill in the debtor's name, bankruptcy case number, district, divisional office, and the name of the judge in the corresponding spaces.
- If there is a related adversary proceeding, provide the necessary details like the plaintiff and defendant names, region of proceedings, and judge's name.
- Finally, ensure the form is signed by the attorney of record or the plaintiff, and include the date and printed name as required.
- Once all fields are complete, save the changes, and if needed, download, print, or share the completed form.
Complete your adversary proceeding documents online for a smooth filing process.
Whether you need to file Schedule B depends on your total interest income, including bond premiums. If your interest income exceeds $1,500, you must complete and file Schedule B alongside your B1040 form. This process ensures that you accurately report all necessary income and adhere to IRS requirements.
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