Before you sign a debt settlement agreement, ask about the 1099-C. Most clients owe zero tax — but only if they know to file Form 982. Here’s what settlement companies don’t explain.
Form 1099-C reports canceled debt as potential taxable income — but five IRS exclusions can wipe out that liability entirely. The form is also wrong more often than people realize. Here’s what to do when it arrives.
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