Filing for bankruptcy may cause you to file your taxes differently. The Carolyn Secor, P.A. team can inform you of how chapter 7 bankruptcy can affect your taxes and any returns you may be entitled to receive. If you are due to receive a return before filing, it may be considered part of your assets, but returns you are entitled to after filing should not affect your case. If your tax returns are garnished, filing for bankruptcy might offer relief in some cases.