Most rejections occur because the proposal terms don't align with creditor expectations. Here are the main reasons creditors may reject a consumer proposal: Payment offer is too low relative to bankruptcy – Creditors expect to receive more than they would if you were to file bankruptcy.
Reports including personal knowledge or firsthand interaction, reports made among persons under common control, and reports other than credit (including skip tracing, law enforcement, dating, and laboratory reports) are not consumer reports.
Secured Debts: Secured debts are backed by collateral, such as a home or car. Examples include mortgages and car loans. These debts typically are not included in a Consumer Proposal, which means you can keep the collateral asset as long as you continue to make the payments.
There are a small number of debts that cannot be wiped out (or reduced) by filing a Consumer Proposal, and these include: court awards for damages connected with bodily harm or sexual assault, child or spousal support arrears, court fines, debt incurred through fraud or misrepresentation, and government student loans ...
A consumer proposal can only be filed for non-mortgage debt up to $250,000. Bankruptcy has no limit to the amount of debt that can be included, only a minimum of $1000.
The advantages of installment loans include flexible terms and lower interest rates. The disadvantages of installment loans include the risk of default and loss of collateral.
To get started, register for an online account at MassTaxConnect. Then, sign in, navigate to the Collection Notices section, select "More," and click on "Request a Payment Plan." Or apply through the mail by filing Form 433I (Payment Agreement Application).
For most taxpayers, Massachusetts has a flat income tax of 5 percent. In November 2022, Bay State voters approved an additional 4 percent tax on annual income above $1 million, beginning in tax year 2023. Annual income above $1 million (adjusted annually for inflation) is taxed at 9 percent.
For tax year 2024, Massachusetts has a 5.0% tax on both earned (salaries, wages, tips, commissions) and unearned (interest, dividends, and capital gains) income. Certain capital gains are taxed at 8.5%.