Is 1099-C for cancellation of debt income taxable?
Cancellation of debt income has many factors that contribute to whether or not the income is taxable. Due to this, Form 1099-C for cancellation of debt is not currently in the TaxWise system. We recommend that the preparer visit the IRS website and research when and how to report cancellation of debt based on each taxpayer situation.
Is cancellation of debt taxable income?
Since you essentially received money for free, the cancellation of your obligation to pay it back makes it taxable income. According to the IRS, nearly any debt you owe that is canceled, forgiven or discharged becomes taxable income to you. You'll receive a Form 1099-C, "Cancellation of Debt," from the lender that forgave the debt.
What are the exclusions in a 1099-C?
These specific exclusions will be discussed later. After a debt is canceled, the creditor may send you a Form 1099-C, Cancellation of Debt showing the amount of cancellation of debt and the date of cancellation, among other things. If you received a Form 1099-C showing incorrect information, contact the creditor to make corrections.