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Debts and discharge
Nondischargeable debt
A debt that bankruptcy does not wipe out, such as child support, certain taxes, most government-funded or government-guaranteed education loans, and criminal restitution. 1
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In Chapter 7, these debts are generally not wiped out: alimony and child support, certain taxes, most government-funded or government-guaranteed education loans, debts for willful and malicious injury, debts for death or injury caused by driving while intoxicated, and certain criminal restitution orders. 2
Common questions
Are student loans nondischargeable?
They are generally not discharged unless not discharging them would impose an undue hardship on the debtor and the debtor's dependents. 3
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