If you owe federal or state income taxes from past years, you may be able to get rid of them by filing a RI bankruptcy. Generally speaking, you must wait  three (3) years  from the date the IRS / RI Division of Taxation  processed  your income tax return. (Note: this will likely be after the date you  filed  your tax return.) A Rhode Island attorney experienced with bankruptcy will be able to help you figure out when exactly you’re eligible to eliminate your past-due income taxes in a bankruptcy.