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posted Feb 20, 2025 2:17:28 PM

Do I have to file a 1099C regarding a bank credit card debt following TPD Discharge?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 20, 2025 6:01:17 PM

I believe you are asking if you have taxable income as a result of a cancelled debt even though you are disabled. It seems your disability does not qualify as a reason to excuse the cancelled debt from income. You can read more on the reasons you may be able to exclude cancelled debt from taxation in IRS publication 431. I don't see disability listed there as one of the reasons though, as per this excerpt from the publication: