Form B 122A-1, Line 1, Filing Status

Line 2, Filing Status.

New Form B 122A-1, Line 1

• The only four options permitted are those listed on the Form B 122A.
• No option for legally separated but filing joint case; joint cases generally should be treated as a single household for means test purposes.
• May be asserted as special circumstances to rebut the presumption of abuse under section 707(b)(2)(B).
• May be considered by the UST when stating the reasons under section 704(b)(2) that a motion to dismiss is not appropriate. .
• Information should be consistent with household size on Schedule I.