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Level 1
posted Apr 18, 2023 6:27:28 PM

Received a 1099-C for an account that I went through a debt relief program and paid an agree upon amount

I used Debt relief company to pay off my credit cards that I was behind on. One account the balance at settlement was $1560 above the agreed upon amount to pay creditor off. This has been paid in full for the agreed upon amount but the collection agency that the creditor used sent a 1099-C for the amount of $1560. Am I supposed to report this amount even though I paid the creditor the agreed upon settlement? Should I have received this form from the collection agency?

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Level 7
Apr 18, 2023 6:51:11 PM

Yes. If you received a 1099-C, it should be included in your tax return.

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Level 7
Apr 18, 2023 6:51:11 PM

Yes. If you received a 1099-C, it should be included in your tax return.