Baltimore, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney: Median Income for Cases Filed After 5/15/15
As you may know, to qualify for a chapter 7 discharge you must complete the means test. The means test uses median income figures tied to your household size to determine your eligibility. For example, an individual with no dependents cannot earn more than $60.440.00 otherwise he or she must qualify by completing the means test. Those who earn less do not have to complete the means test.
The figures are determine and issued by the U.S. Trustee Program/Dept. of Justice
Household Size |
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1 Person | $60,440 | |||
2 Persons | $77,730 | |||
3 Persons | $89,652 | |||
4 Persons $107,091 | $107,091 | |||
Spending Allowance |
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Food | 315 | 588 | 660 | 821 |
Housekeeping | 32 | 66 | 65 | 78 |
Apparel | 88 | 162 | 209 | 244 |
Personal Care | 34 | 61 | 64 | 70 |
Miscellaneous | 116 | 215 | 251 | 300 |
For each additional personaove over 4 add | 378 | |||