Release Notes—March 2022

Federal Forms

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is no longer in effect as of March 28, 2022. The following official federal forms are affected by these revisions and are in this update of Best Case.

• Form 101 Voluntary Petition
• Form 122A Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income
• Form 122B Chapter 11 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income
• Form 122C Chapter 13 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income and Calculation of Commitment Period
• Form 201 Voluntary Petition

The Census Bureau’s Median Family Income Data are revised effective April 1, 2022. After updating Best Case, users can view the new figures in the program by changing the expected filing date to April 1 or later on the General tab in Form 122A-C.

Visit the U.S. Trustee’s Means Testing website for more information regarding the revisions.

Federal Forms

• Form 106C Schedule C: The Property You Claim as Exempt – revised April 2022
• Form 107 Statement of Financial Affairs for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy – revised April 2022
• Form 122A-2 Chapter 7 Means Test Calculation – revised April 2022
• Form 122C-2 Chapter 13 Calculation of Your Disposable Income – revised April 2022
• Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy – revised April 2022
• Form 410 Proof of Claim – revised April 2022
• Form 2830 Chapter 13 Debtor’s Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(Q) – revised April 2022
• Form B2000 Required Lists, Schedules, Statements and Fees (Chapters 7, 11,12, and 13) – revised April 2022

Exemptions

• District of Michigan
  • Traditional, SIMPLE, or Roth IRA 11 U.S.C. 522(n) increased from $1,362,800.00 to $1,512,350.00 – revised April 2022
  • Education IRA 11 U.S.C. 541(b)(5)(C) increased from $6,825.00 to $7,575.00 – revised April 2022
  • Pre-purchased Tuition Credits 11 U.S.C. 541(b)(6)(C) increased from $6,825.00 to $7,575.00 – revised April 2022
• District of Wisconsin
  • Traditional, SIMPLE, or Roth IRA 11 U.S.C. 522(n) increased from $1,362,800.00 to $1,512,350.00 – revised April 2022
  • Education IRA 11 U.S.C. 541(b)(5)(C) increased from $6,825.00 to $7,575.00 – revised April 2022

Pre-purchased Tuition Credits 11 U.S.C. 541(b)(6)(C) increased from $6,825.00 to $7,575.00 – revised April 2022

Chapter 13 Plan

• Southern District of Florida – revised April 2022

Local Forms

• Northern District of Iowa
  • Debtor’s Certified Motion for Entry of discharge Order and Notice of Deadline to Object – revised January 2022
• Northern District of New York
  • Adjournment Request/Withdrawal/Settlement Notification of Loss Mitigation Status Conferences; Related Motions for Relief from Stay and/or Confirmation Hearings ONLY – revised March 2022
  • Loss Mitigation Request by Debtor(s) and Certificate of Service – revised March 2022
  • Loss Mitigation Status Report – revised March 2022
  • Stipulation Terminating Loss Mitigation – revised March 2022

Exemptions

• District of Ohio
  • Exempted Property Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(1)(a) increased from $145,425.00 to $161,375.00 – revised April 2022
  • Personal Residence Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(1)(a) increased from $145,425.00 to $161,375.00 – revised April 2022
  • One Motor Vehicle Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(2) increased from $4,000.00 to $4,500.00 – revised April 2022
  • Cash Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(3) increased from $500.00 to $550.00 – revised April 2022
  • Household Items – Individual Items Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(4)(a) increased from $625.00 to $700.00 – revised April 2022
  • Household Items – Aggregated Items Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(4)(a) increased from $13,400.00 to $14,875.00 – revised April 2022
  • Jewelry Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(4)(b) increased from $1,700.00 to $1,875.00 – revised April 2022
  • Professional Books or Trade Tools Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(5) increased from $2,550.00 to $2,825.00 – revised April 2022
  • Award for Bodily Injury Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(12)(c) increased from $25,175.00 to $27,950.00 – revised April 2022
  • Aggregated Property Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66(A)(18) increased from $1,325.00 to $1,475.00 – revised April 2022

Chapter 13 Plans

• Northern District of Western Virginia – revised February 2022

Local Forms

• Northern District of West Virginia
  • Stipulation and Order Authorizing Debtor to Incur Debt – revised February 2022

New Local Forms

• Western District of Virginia
  • Special Notice to Secured Creditor

Revised Local Forms

• Eastern District of Michigan
  • Payment Order