We received form 1099-C. There is no interest, no debt description in box 4, box 5 is not checked and in box 6 for event code it is O. can we file for and exclusion?

mweisen1969 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:05:21 GMT

Maybe. If you can can demonstrate to the IRS that you wer...

PhyllisG — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:05:23 GMT

Maybe. If you can can demonstrate to the IRS that you were insolvent at the time the debt was cancelled, you can avoid taxes on that debt.

You will need to complete a Form 982, Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness (and Section 1082 Basis Adjustment). You should include the form with your tax return.

To insert the form in your return, do the following:

Type Form 982 in Search
Click Jump to form 982
Begin navigating through the interview section to determine if you quality for an exclusion from income.

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We received form 1099-C. There is no interest, no debt description in box 4, box 5 is not checked and in box 6 for event code it is O. can we file for and exclusion?

Maybe. If you can can demonstrate to the IRS that you wer...