1099c: Cancellation of Debt – Can you avoid the taxes?
- 09/16/19 08:19 AM
I represent taxpayers in Gainesville and the state of Florida who have tax issues with the IRS and Florida Department of Revenue. You think you see the light at the end of the tunnel when your creditors write-off your debts to them as uncollectable. But suddenly, there is another train heading your way. The write-off itself is taxable income. All financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and any organization in the business of lending is required to issue a Form 1099-C in the year that a “recognizable event” occurs and the amount of cancellation is $600 or more. If you get one of these, please understand that the (0 comments)
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Jim Payne, CPA
CPA firm practicing in the area of IRS Collections