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Taxes from A to Z: I is for Insolvency

11 March 2011

I remember the first phone call that I received about insolvency exceptions. A taxpayer called to ask me how to protect his daughter who had just been foreclosed upon – she was told to expect a tax bill as a result of the foreclosure. I remember thinking, “Wow, foreclosure? But how?” These were not folks [...]

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IRS Releases New Insolvency Pub

29 April 2009

The IRS has updated Publication 4681, Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments (for Individuals). I know, you’re thinking “So what?” Well, the “So what?” is the updated worksheet for determining insolvency, found on page 6 of the Pub (and at the bottom of this post). The worksheet is a handy resource for taxpayers who have [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: 1099-C income

11 February 2009

Taxpayer asks: Hello, Taxgirl Hope you are doing well! I have a Question I got a 1099-c form from wells fargo for about 5000 will this be alot of added taxes for me and my wife we made about 71000 last year we have 1- 4 year old. I am scared to file my taxes! [...]

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