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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2024 · 18 MIN

Q&A: Do I Owe Tax When I Settle Credit Card Debt with Collectors?

from The Diana Richey Podcast · host Diana Richey, JD, CFP®

A listener asks: In 2023, I settled large credit card debts with collectors. I’ve heard that forgiven debt can be treated as taxable income. What should I expect this year on my taxes?This episode explains the general rule but then outlines two exceptions that could provide some tax relief for credit card debt settlement.https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-982https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-4681 Get full access to Diana Richey, JD, CFP® at dianarichey.substack.com/subscribe

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A listener asks: In 2023, I settled large credit card debts with collectors. I’ve heard that forgiven debt can be treated as taxable income. What should I expect this year on my taxes?This episode explains the general rule but then outlines two...

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