Tag: Fraudulent Transfer

Recovering Tax Payments From IRS as Fraudulent Transfers (§ 544(b)): The “Actual Creditor” Issue

By: Donald L. Swanson The fact scenario is this. An S corporation pays its own taxes each year. Then it files bankruptcy. So, the bankruptcy trustee sues the IRS for recovery of those tax payments as fraudulent transfers.  It does so under two different sections of the Bankruptcy Code: (i) Under § 548, for payments within... Continue Reading →

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What Happens to Fraudulent Transfer Claims When Barred by Bankruptcy’s Two-Year Statute of Limitations?

By Donald L. Swanson Two Hypotheticals and a Question: First Hypothetical: Debtor makes a fraudulent transfer shortly before filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The Chapter 7 Trustee refuses to pursue the fraudulent transfer claim, and the Bankruptcy Code’s two-year statute of limitations expires. Second Hypothetical: Debtor makes a fraudulent transfer shortly before filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy.... Continue Reading →

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