NACBA eNewsletter
July 20, 2021
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NACBA Events
NACBA’s Members-Only Workshop is BACK and IN PERSON!
November 30 – December 4, 2021
At the stunning beachfront Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort & Spa, HAWAII!
 
You do not want to miss out on experiencing one of the most beautiful places on the planet while getting the latest tips and tools to help your clients and grow your practice. While other associations "add consumer tracks," NACBA is the only national association dedicated to serving the professional needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys. If you practice consumer bankruptcy and represent debtors, NACBA's Workshop is where you grow your practice.
 
Registration is OPEN! Be sure your membership is current. This is a members-only event. Non-attorney staff of members are permitted to attend.
 
Save the Dates! NACBA’s 30th Annual Convention
2022 NACBA’s 30th Annual Convention

Thursday, May 19 – Sunday, May 22, 2022
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona
 
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Latest Bankruptcy News
Insurance Proceeds Don’t Enter Exemption Impairment Calculation
Insurance proceeds for the repair of the debtor’s fire-destroyed house are not considered when calculating impairment to the debtor’s homestead exemption where the debtor had not made any repairs on the house prior to filing for bankruptcy. Waltrip v. Sawyers, No. 20-1130 (8th Cir. July 2, 2021).
Tax Credits Exemptible as Public Assistance
Where the Additional Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit were both intended to benefit low-income households and were not limited by taxes owed, they were properly deemed “public assistance” under state exemption laws. In re Moreno, — B.R. —-, 2021 WL 1904189 (Bankr. W.D. Wash. May 11, 2021) (case no. 3:20-bk-42855).
The ACA’s Shared Responsibility Payment Is Not a Priority Claim
“The shared responsibility payment is neither ‘a tax on or measured by income or gross Receipts’ nor ‘an excise tax on . . . a transaction’ within the meaning of § 507(a)(8)(A) or (E) of the Bankruptcy Code.” In re Juntoff, 2021 WL 1522206 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio April 15, 2021) (case nos. 1:19-bk-17032, 1:20-bk-13035) (unpublished).
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In this workshop, we'll explore how Ruby uses our proprietary software to personalize interactions and ensure calls get to the right person, while also keeping you in the loop.
 
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