Question: If a person files for bankruptcy….can they take away the children’s child tax credit that they get monthly….???
Answer: No, if you are receiving child tax credits now, you will continue to receive them once you are bankrupt. However, when you are bankrupt, if your family income exceeds a certain amount, the amount you are required to pay while bankrupt, called surplus income, goes up. Your trustee can explain that process in more detail when you meet.


