Hi, Im 27 and am being made bankrupt on the 22nd dec 08 by Inland Revenue for about £8k. I also have other personal debts of £53k. I receieved a letter deleieved by hand to be to tell me details of the bankruptcy hearing which is in Strand, High cort London. I live in Norfolk so it isnt close. My questions is a follows: Do i have to attend the hearing as its not a summons and doesnt ask me to be there? I also dont own a house or car so what will be taken from me? I dont really owe anything of value. Could I go to prison for any of this? Have i commited an offence by not paying my tax on time, I was just trying to keep other creditors off my back. Please Help
first of all...dont worry about going to jail (unless you've been doing something you shouldnt of course) i think you might benefit from giving the helpline a ring, they should be able to go through everything with you, the numbers at the top of the page.