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The means test is calculated by comparing the debtor's average income for the past six months (current monthly income), annualized, to the median income for households of the same size in the debtor's state of residence.

In chapter 13, "disposable income" is income (other than child support payments received by the debtor) less amounts reasonably necessary for the maintenance or support of the debtor or dependents and less charitable contributions up to 15% of the debtor's gross income.

You can earn a high income and still pass the means test if you have substantial expenses like a hefty mortgage, multiple car payments, taxes, childcare, health care, or care of an elderly or disabled person. However, if your disposable income is more than a certain sum, you will not be able to file.

You can earn a high income and still pass the means test if you have substantial expenses like a hefty mortgage, multiple car payments, taxes, childcare, health care, or care of an elderly or disabled person. However, if your disposable income is more than a certain sum, you will not be able to file.

Official Form 122A─1. Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income.

The purpose of the means test is to see that if the debtor is abusing the bankruptcy system by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases even though they could afford to pay at least some of their debts. Therefore, the means test is mainly testing the ability of the debtor to pay the creditor(s).

The first form, 122A-1, determines whether your income is below the median income in Alabama. You will need to give the court information about all sources of income, how much income you have, your tax filing status, and your marital status.

If your total monthly income over the course of the next 60 months is less than $7,475 then you pass the means test and you may file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If it is over $12,475 then you fail the means test and don't have the option of filing Chapter 7.