If Iam a truck driver who is filing a Chapter 7, will I have to include my per diem as income if it is listed on my pay stub but it is not included on my W2?
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If Iam a truck driver who is filing a Chapter 7, will I have to include my per diem as income if it is listed on my pay stub but it is not included on my W2?
Asked on January 19, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Tennessee
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes...you legally need to list *all* your income when filing for bankruptcy, whether it is as an employee (and so on a W2), as an independent contractor or freelancer (and so on a 1099), or is not listed on any forms (e.g. cash payments, tips, per diems, etc.). Failure to do so could be bankruptcy fraud.
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