Find the best financial services for you at: SMARTFINANCESOLUTIONS.NET - If I expect a tax refund, should I file before or after I file bankruptcy? Will I receive the refund? - Definitely a question for your lawyer since this answer could vary widely depending on your state, circumstances of your case, judgments against you, etc.

In general if you receive a refund within 60 days of a bankruptcy filing the court can order part or all of the refund be used to satisfy part of your debt. However, if the refund was spent on or is needed for household necessities the court is likely to disregard the refund.

Household necessities include things like groceries, car repair and home maintenance. -