Debt Cancellation and the 1099-C

Realize that you will most likely get a 1099-C when there is cancellation of indebtedness.  Now you may not receive one, but in many situations there will still be implied cancellation of indebtedness.  So be careful. Whether or not this will result in a large tax bill is yet to be seen.  You will have [...]

 
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