Cancellation of debt (COD) occurs when a creditor relieves a debtor from a debt obligation. ... Debts forgiven by a creditor are taxable as income. Cancelled debt will typically be recorded by the creditor and reported to a debtor as income on a 1099-C.
According to the IRS, if a debt is canceled, forgiven or discharged, you must include the canceled amount in your gross income, and pay taxes on that “income,” unless you qualify for an exclusion or exception. Creditors who forgive $600 or more are required to file Form 1099-C with the IRS.
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