I Just Got a 1099 From the IRS on an Old Debt I Want to Validate

Question:

Dear Steve,

Approximately 10 to 12 years ago, I was unable to continue paying on my Discover Card. This debt is from 10 to 15 years ago. I have no records in my files concerning this particular debt.

I just received a 1099C form from the IRS. I know that I cannot dispute this debt with the IRS but how do I dispute it with the creditor, in this case, discover as far as proof to validate the debt is concerned under the circumstances

Marc

Answer:

Dear Marc,

You have two different situations going on here. The 1099-C form was sent to the IRS by the creditor and is a tax reporting function. It has nothing to do with the validity of the debt.

If you want to focus on the 1099-C form issue then you need to contact the IRS, good luck, and ask to have a Form 4598 opened on the 1099-C.

The IRS will then contact the creditor requiring a correction or additional information. See this post for more information about this.

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