Understanding The Tax Implications That Come Along With Forgiven Debts
It's estimated that at least 35% of the population has at least one debt in collections. Debts that reach this stage have gone unpaid for quite some time. In an effort to collect some payment towards the debt, creditors may offer a settlement. With a settlement offer, you agree to pay a portion of the debt and the creditor agrees to forgive the leftover balance, but this doesn't mean the balance is wiped away.