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If a debt is "forgiven," it is income to the debtor, and a 1099 is issued by the mortgagee or the creditor. You may not have to pay it, even if you don't file bankruptcy, if the debt was a mortgage on your residence.
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If a bank writes off a debt is it still legally collectible?
If it is designated a charge off the debt is still valid and collectible by any means allowed under state law including a lawsuit against the debtor(s). If the debt is designated as cancelled or forgiven the debt is not collectible. A cancelled debt is considered taxable income, the debtor will receive a 1099-C and the amount stated must be claimed on the person's IRS tax return. If the creditor writes off interest on the original amount is this taxable?
Can a 1099C be issued for an amount that was forgiven?
AnswerWhen creditors cancel or "forgive" a debt they must send the debtor a 1099-C and also report it to the IRS. The IRS may consider the amount of the cancelled income taxable. Consult a tax professional.
On a repossion can the IRS collect for the bank?
No. But any debt that is forgiven is taxable as income.
Is a discharged debt for hardship or disability considered a bankruptcy?
No, discharged debt is considered a forgiveness of debt and not a bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can only happen as a result of bankruptcy court procedure. Certain loans can be discharged due to hardship or disability, especially if there is an insurance policy in force to cover such a situation. When a loan is forgiven due to hardship or disability, the debtor's credit rating is usually not affected.
What could possibly be forgiven under chapter 7 bankruptcy?
credit card debt
Can a collection agency collect on debts that 1099-C have been filed?
No. If the debtor has received notice that the debt has been cancelled (forgiven) they should receive a IRS form 1099-C as the amount of the forgiven debt is now considered taxable income. Given those circumstances, the debt no longer exists and is no longer collectible.
1099-A acquisition and abandonment. am I responsible for taxes?
YES YOU HAVE TO PICK THIS IS AMOUNT OF MONEY UP AS INCOME. SAME AS FORGIVEN DEBT.
Do you have to file a 1099 c if you filed bankruptcy?
It MUST be issued. The tax effect may change because of the BK, but that is for the one receiving it to prove to the IRS...it is not anything involving the lender.
Is debt that discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding considered 1099 income?
no
Do you still owe a debt even if bank doesn't send you a cure letter or deficency letter?
Unless the debtor receives written notice that the debt has been "forgiven" by the creditor a debt remains valid and collectible even if the SOL has expired. Forgiven debts are subject to taxation and the debtor must submit a 1099-C claiming the amount of the debt as income.
1099-C disputed credit card charges?
Form 1099-C is issued when an amount of debt of at least $600 is forgiven. This means that the debt collector understands that you owe the debt but is willing to accept a negotiated amount as part of a settlement. If the amount was disputed and removed through no fault of your own, then a 1099-C should not have been issued. You must generally clear this up with the debt collector and provide proof to the Internal Revenue Service if necessary.
Can you forget a debt a debt or have a debt forgiven and not have it hurt your credit?
When a debt is forgiven (a forgetadebt as you call it), it will be reported to the credit bureaus. But you will have less debt, which is a positive.
Do you have to pay a debt that has been forgiven?
No. If it was forgiven, you are free of it. If you borrowed from a friend or family member and you now have the money, you should pay it back to be nice, but it isn't required. In the case of creditor debt, whenever it is "forgiven" or cancelled the debtor will receive a 1099-C. The IRS considers cancelled debt taxable income and the debtor must report it on the tax return. The good news is the debtor will no longer be subjected to collectors phone calls, the bad news is a forgiven debt of $5,000 can result in $1,700 taxes owed and the IRS one way or another always gets their money.
Is a 1099-C debt forgiven from a real estate short sale taxed and considered as earned income or passive income due to it being Real Estate Rental loss?
Pursuant to the instructions in IRS Publication 4681 income reported on form 1099-C from debt forgiveness is reported on line 3 of schedule E if the debt has to do with non-farm rental real estate. This is the same line you use for rental income. So I believe the answer is that it would be considered passive income from rental real estate absent an election to be considered a real estate professional under IRC 469(c)(7).
If a bank writes off a debt is it still legally collectible?
If it is designated a charge off the debt is still valid and collectible by any means allowed under state law including a lawsuit against the debtor(s). If the debt is designated as cancelled or forgiven the debt is not collectible. A cancelled debt is considered taxable income, the debtor will receive a 1099-C and the amount stated must be claimed on the person's IRS tax return. If the creditor writes off interest on the original amount is this taxable?
Are bad debts that are written off taxable or not?
"Written off" does not always (usually) mean a debt is not still collectible. The term "forgiven" indicates that the creditor no longer considers the debt valid. When a debt is forgiven the debtor will receive a 1099C from the creditor/collector and a copy is sent to the IRS.. The debt is then considered income and must be reported on the debtor's tax return as such.
Will a cosigner get a 1099 c form from the IRS?
Yes, the co-signer also gets a copy of 1099-c. The actual borrower also gets a copy as well. If the debt borrower who is the actual beneficiary of the forgiven amount fails to account for the 1099-c the burden falls on co-signer. One of the two parties is supposed to take this into their accounting. Hope this helps.
