Idaho Bankruptcy Exemption Information
As a bankruptcy trustee, you have the duty of evaluating debtors' assets to determine if they own anything that can be liquidated to help pay back creditors. Since bankruptcy laws in each state can be quite different, we have compiled a quick reference page that lists some of the most frequent Idaho bankruptcy exemptions.
Homestead
A dwelling house or mobile home, and the lands on which said structures are
situated, with a total exemption not to exceed the lesser of: (i) the total net
value of the lands, mobile home, and improvements thereon, or (ii) the sum of $50,000.
Wages
The maximum amount of wages that can be garnished in any work week is 25 percent
of the debtor's weekly disposable earnings, or the amount by which the
debtor's disposable earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum wage,
whichever is less.
Automobiles
$3,000 for one motor vehicle.
Other Property
$1,000 for jewelry; $1,500 for implements, professional books, and
tools of the trade; and $500 per item (not to exceed $5,000 in the
aggregate) for the following items: household furnishings, goods, and
appliances held primarily for the personal, family, or household use of the
individual or a dependent of the individual; wearing apparel, animals, books,
and musical instruments; and family portraits and heirlooms of particular
sentimental value to the individual.
Note: Exemptions may have changed since our last update.
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