Bankruptcy Means Test — Chapter 7 Eligibility
The means test gates Chapter 7. Above-median income triggers the long-form calculation; failing it forces Chapter 13.
The means test is the eligibility filter for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Income is compared to the median for your state and household size; above-median triggers a deeper calculation.
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