Is there a legal limit to how much cash one can keep in one's home?
145757
He is asking a question. And to my knowledge, no. But I hope someone that knows for sure answers this because this is a very interesting question.
61607
As much as he wants. Some states may have a limit but i'm not sure.
67775
There are hundreds. Probably the most reputable is CheckIntoCash (http://checkintocash.com/). Bascially you write them a check, and they hold it for up to two weeks before cashing it.\n\nThe problem with all these companies is the fees they take. Many of the one-off places will charge much as 50% for the privilege, although I believe 20% is more the norm.\n\nConsidering how much you'll lose on the transaction, only do this if you really have no other choice.
1024625
You may, but you will have to rent the house back to live in it.\n\nWhat you essentially need is to remorgage your house. Perhaps to free up your cash.
1025820
There are no limits on the amount, but there are limits on what can be done with it.\n\nI can think of no reason why it should be limited.
855279
The laws differ from state to state, your attorney could give you more details.  I know in my state, you're not allowed to keep recreational vehicles or sporting goods or personal computers.  The court can order those sold and the money from them applied to your debts.\n\nYou are allowed to keep a certain amount of exemptions in the form of household goods and personal items (clothing, etc.) and usually one car.  If you owe money on the car or if there are any credit cards or such you want to keep, you can reaffirm the debt.  They're still listed in the bankruptcy, but stated that you're keeping them and going to continue making the payments on them.  You can usually keep your house, unless you own some huge house that's beyond your means.  \n\nThe new bankruptcy laws have made it so anyone filing bankruptcy on credit card debt who are capable of paying up to $200 a month or so are required to file chapter 13 and go on a payment schedule.  You can no longer just wipe out credit card debts with a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
167624
I wouldn't go over a million I've personally used as high as 10000. I don't think there's a limit.
390437
It doesn't matter where the funds are from.  The account is what is restrained.  If you get the check issued directly to you and cash it out then you'll get to keep it, but once it's in the account it's just "your" money and there's no difference between it and any other money even if there is no "other" money in the account.  \n\nThe only way to protect the check is not to have it put into the account.
1018561
Check with the local legal aid agency in your area I know there are limits on things that you have sold or given away for the past 1-3 years... Legal Aid helped my brother in a similar situation .
1129999
your best bet is to get a money card and put anywhere between $50-100
298659
Your best bet is to contact some local movers and ask them to come and do a survey of your possessions.  They can give you an estimate.  It's impossible to offer any kind of amount without knowing more about how much "stuff" you have packed into that 4 BR house.  We have moved 4 times in the past 8 years and it's amazing how much we have.
1116371
They can cash it but your should have it back when moving out except for the use of cleaning and repairing any damages. But usually they just hang on to it until you pass the ID check
6151
There is no limit.  You can continue to carryover your capital losses until you have used them all up or until you die.
687353
Seek legal advice - you could take a few dollars off them
1167263
Here's the catch. When you sell a home, the transaction never goes beyond the county level. The only records the IRS will ever see are those provided by the bank, and what YOU tell them on your tax return. There is no space on the tax return that requires you to document how much PROFIT you made. You can buy a home for $100k, and sell lit 6 months later for $150k, but who's to say you didn't put $45k into repairs and remodeling, costs of selling, etc.? That means that you only have to declare $5k profit, IF you don't put it into another house. Don't volunteer any information, wait until they ask for it. They have to prove that you owe them money, you don't have to prove that you don't.
24706
I know that basic essentials such as food and utilities (electric and water) are included, but I'm not sure what the exact limits are.  I recommend contacting a bankruptcy attorney and asking them for more information.
535247
depends on the bank .  sone are as high as  1000.00 a day