Dreamsglore wrote: Chrissy wrote:4 Re: Government refinancing of home loans on 12/27/2012, 7:55 pm
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Slicef18 wrote:
Government refinancing of homes that owe more on the house than it is worth. Or as they say, "being upside down" on the home loan for the house.
Most people are not aware that the difference between the refinanced amount for the home and the amount remaining on the old loan is considered taxable income. Even though one didn't receive any cash. The monies forgiven from the old home loan is what the IRS considers taxable income.
They also consider bankruptcies on credit cards as taxable incomeI thought it a good idea to remind all what the whole thing started over. as we can see the legalese of the comment. I realize a re-definition and a subject chnage is wanted by some, but Im having too much fun watching this to allow for a side track.
Thanks for reposting that. It was the original statement and true taken out of context. I think I'll rest my case now.
Not really dreams. as debt forgiveness and bankruptcy are different terms and outcomes.
eitherway, it has been fun and enjoyment watching this back n forth
Bankruptcy Discharge of Credit Card Debt
If you file bankruptcy and obtain a discharge from the bankruptcy court, your credit card debt will likely be wiped out entirely.
This is not debt forgivenesshttp://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/will-the-creditor-forgive-my-credit-card-debt.html
You lost the argument on a technicality
As a Waco Bankruptcy Lawyer and a Killeen Bankruptcy Lawyer, I am frequently asked if getting a discharge in a bankruptcy case will make a client incur a tax liability. Under the U.S. Tax Code,
if a debt is discharged in a bankruptcy case, that debt forgiveness is not taxable income. However, if a creditor forgives a debt outside of bankruptcy, that is taxable income. Debt canceled outside of bankruptcy creates an income tax liability, but debt discharged in a bankruptcy does not create a tax liability.
http://centraltexasbankruptcy.com/a-taxing-matter-bankruptcy-discharge-vs-debt-cancellation/
Now had you said, debt forgivness OUTSIDE of banruptcy, perhas you would have had a leg to stand on. But you didnt you said bankruptcy.
I am a super googler
I rest my case.