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Means Test Calculator

The means test is required in almost all consumer bankruptcy cases. Attorneys need a means test that simplifies the calculations, and puts up-to-date Census Bureau income figures and IRS expenses at their fingertips.

Means Test Setup

At the start, the Best Case Means Test Calculator asks a few questions about the debtor (such as the location of residence, household size, and income) to determine which IRS and Census Bureau numbers apply. We'll automatically look up and fill in the applicable state median for your debtor.

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CMI Calculator

To assist you in inputting the debtor's income into the Means Test, Best Case® Bankruptcy includes the Current Monthly Income(CMI) Calculator. The CMI Calculator allows you to easily enter and define your debtor's income and determine if there is a presumption of abuse. The CMI Calculator will then input the income into its proper field in Form 22. Negative income from a business or property will also be factored in.

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IRS and Census Bureau Data

For those clients required to complete the full Means Test, the Best Case Means Test Calculator automatically fills in applicable IRS living, housing, and car allowances, giving you a running total of how much disposable income the debtor has as you work. It handles all the math for you and transfers claim information from creditor schedules to the means test, clearly displaying each step involved and the outcome of the test.

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Persumption of Abuse

After entering in your client's information Best Case notifies you with a Green Face that you have NO Presumption of Abuse. The appropriate figures are calculated and Best Case informs that the Means Test is complete. It's that easy! Our developers work consistently to maintain update Means Test Figures and IRS Figures.

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Means Test Calculator in Action

For more information on the Means Test Calculator, please explore our Means Test Guide for step-by-step instructions on completing the Means Test with Best Case Bankruptcy or call us toll-free at 1.800.492.8037.