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Debt forgiveness and taxes

Written by October 23, 2017

Did you know that any amount of canceled debt is typically taxed as ordinary income? If you receive debt forgiveness for home, car or student loans, or credit card interest and debt, you may create a tax liability. There are some exceptions, like when debt is forgiven as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, or when a person’s total debt...

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