§507 Priority Claims in Wisconsin

How 11 U.S.C. § 507 applies in Wisconsin — federal bankruptcy law, Wisconsin district data.

What §507 Priority Claims Does

Not all unsecured debts are equal. Priority claims — domestic support, certain taxes, wages owed to employees, and specific government claims — get paid before general unsecured creditors. In Chapter 13, priority claims must be paid in full over the plan.

Key points:

Domestic support obligations = 1st priority
Most recent 3 years of income taxes = often priority
Chapter 13 plans must pay priority claims in full or plan cannot be confirmed
Priority claims that survive discharge include student loans, most taxes within 3 years, DSO

Wisconsin Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

77,573

Total filings

56.8%

Dismiss rate

33,028

Prior filers

29.2%

Prior discharge rate

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The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a Wisconsin-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

What §507 Priority Claims Does

Wisconsin Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

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Related Wisconsin Statutes

§507 Priority Claims in Other States