Cancellation of Indebtedness Income and the New Regulations
Cancellation of Indebtedness Income and the New Regulations
Imagine taking out a loan and making regular and timely payments on the loan until an unforeseen circumstance occurs such as a job loss or personal illness. You notify your lender and explain your circumstances. Fortunately, the lender agrees to forgive a portion of your loan. However, you discover when you file your yearly income tax return that the amount of the loan that is forgiven is considered income and taxable. This is called cancellation of indebtedness (“COD”) income, an unsuspecting result that we should all be aware of especially in the …