Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Washington Income Limits 2024

Income limits vary from state to state. For the state of Washington, please reference the table below to see if your income is within the guideline. As the economy is ever changing, so are the income limits. Make sure you are looking at the most up to date limit, as it tends to change every 6 months or so.
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Dave Te
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May 9, 2024
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May 9, 2024
Information in this article does not constitute legal advice, it is for informational purposes only, and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. Readers should contact their attorney for advice on any particular legal matter.

The DOJ site stays updated as well, but we have found that it may not always be the easiest to follow. 

Consider taking the Chapter 7 means test calculator to estimate if you are able to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Washington. 

For each added person in your household over what the below table shares, you can add an additional $9900 to the limit. 

# of PeopleAnnual Income
1$86,558
2$100,800
3$118,442
4$139,828
5$149,728
6$159,628
7$169,528
8$179,428
9$189,328

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