How much income can you earn and still for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Read the blog post below to find out. DO YOU EARN TOO MUCH INCOME TO FILE A CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY? The amount of income you can earn on average per year has increased under the bankruptcy "means-test." In order to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your gross income (income earned before taxes and deductions) must be under a certain amount. The bankruptcy court looks at the gross income you have received the 6 mont