Ans the IRS going to tell you that upfront
That means a creditor canceled or forgave your debt β credit cards, car loan, student loan, foreclosure, whatever it may be.β
Sounds like good news, right?
βBut hereβs the problem:β
The IRS sees that canceled debt as taxable income β and if you donβt report it right, you could end up with a massive tax bill you donβt actually owe.ββββ
When you get hit with a 1099-C, most tax preparers do one of two things:
1) Add the forgiven amount to your income (and spike your tax bill)
2) Miss Form 982 entirely β the form that could save you thousands
Let me say this clearly:
If you were insolvent β meaning you owed more than you owned β you
might not owe taxes on that canceled debt at all.βββ
Review your 1099-C
Calculate insolvency (using IRS guidelines)
Complete Form 982 and β if needed β
File an amended return (Form 1040-X) to get your money back
This isnβt some theory. This is real tax relief backed by the IRS β if you know how to do it.ββ
β Step 1: You Upload Your 1099-C (and tax return if you already filed)
β Step 2: I Review + Run the Insolvency Calculation
We determine if you qualify β and how much can be excluded
β Step 3: I Handle the Paperwork
You get a ready-to-file package with everything the IRS needs:
βοΈ Form 982
βοΈ Insolvency Worksheet
βοΈ Optional 1040-X
βοΈ Instructions and mailing address
β Step 4: You Submit β and Keep More of Your Money
Full 1099-C and tax return review
IRS insolvency calculation
Completion of Form 982
Preparation of Form 1040-X (if needed)
Audit-ready documentation
Filing instructions and support
π― One price. One solution. One outcome: You pay what you actually owe β no more, no less.β
Relief from fear and IRS stress
Confidence that the paperwork is correct
A second chance if you already filed wrong
Avoiding audits and overpayment
Working with someone who knows exactly what to do
Most importantly, saving you thousands in taxes that you didn't know you could waive
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βI owed $3,800 after a forgiven debt. I didnβt know I could claim insolvency. Victor handled everything and I got it all back.β
β Rachael H.
ββMy current tax preparer didn't know about insolvency. I was going to owe over $7,000 in taxes from a 1099-C I received from a settled credit card debt. Thank goodness I was referred to Victor. I was able to get the debt waived
β Brandon I.ββ
Check out my 1099-C Guide Ebook β it breaks down the whole process if you want to do it yourself.
But if you're done stressing and ready for a pro to handle it β
π Book your 1099-C review today and letβs prevent you from owing taxes.