My husband passed away in 2023. His credit card debts were discharged. I received in 2025 a 1099-C for his debt discharged. I filed jointly in 2024 (for 2023), but will be filing single in 2025 (for 2024). The 1099-C is entirely in his name, not mine. The date of identifiable event was March 2024. How do I deal with this debt discharge? My husband had no estate, I was his "estate" manager. I live in California, a community property state. So I assume I still need to file this as income? How is this done? Do I even have to do this? The debt was for $6000. Please help. Thank you.
