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Yep - see a tax attorney. This is a serious matter.
Taxes on Debt Forgiveness
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982 isn't the form you need. I'm not even aware of an exclusion for disability from taxes on canceled debt. 982 is the form that stems from IRC 108 which is for the following:
Discharge of...
Taxes on Debt Forgiveness
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Can you guys point me in the right direction in how to determine if he's insolvent? What's considered an asset? Cars? Would his IRA count, etc.?
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If he was insolvent and not claiming bankruptcy he would use the 982...more debt than asset. Might be worth it to take a look at his financial position. Add all his assets, and all his debts. To the...
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Hi All,
My Dad received $16,000 in debt forgiveness for student loans because he's permanently and totally disabled.
We received a 1099-C in the mail showing this and when I went to put it in...
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You can find the insolvency worksheet on pg 6 of Publication 4681. www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4681.pdf