1099-C for deceased husband

My husband passed away 02/24. I received a 1099-C for a credit card debt solely in his name. They want me to include it in my taxes for 2025 as income. I had planned on filing single, what should I do?

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I am sorry for your loss.

If you received a 2025 1099-C, you have no obligation to report this on your 2025 tax return that you will file as a single. However, if there is an estate, the 1099-C would need to be reported as income on the estate tax return.

See more information here: Death in the Family