Saturday, November 12, 2011

Debt forgiveness Tax Question?

Technically forgiven debt is taxable. Usually forgiven debt is part of foreclosure and a 1099C is issued. Is her estate going to issue a 1099C? If not it will probably be treated as inheritance. You need to check with a lawyer about inheritance issues. In CA if you default on an acquisition loan then the forgiven debt is not taxable. A loan that has been refied is.

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