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What about the taxes on forgiven debt?

Date: Sun, 01/25/2009 - 11:20

Submitted by anonymous
on Sun, 01/25/2009 - 11:20

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What about the taxes on forgiven debt?


My question to the community is: If I settle with a credit card company on a 10,000 card for 5,000 I will owe taxes on the forgiven 5,000. When tax time comes, what if I don't have the money to pay the taxes? Has anyone had experience with this situation? I have heard the IRS doesn't mess around and they worry me more than the credit card companies. Any insight would be appreciated!


I am interested in your question also. Because right now I am insolvent, with more debt than assets. But as these accounts get settled, I will not be insolvent forever. *cringes* At least I will be for 2008. It is something I will ask my accountant. I have had the same guy since 1985, and he knows the big hole I've dug, inside and out.


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Submitted by SusieQ on Sun, 01/25/2009 - 14:31

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