Forgiven Credit Card Debt Over $600 Is Taxable Income

Did you negotiate a debt settlement in 2010 on your credit card? If the amount you knocked off is more than $600, LowCards notes, the IRS considers it income and you’ll have to pay tax on it. Sorry Charlie, you’re not out of the woods yet.

Forgiven Credit Card Debt May Be Taxable [LowCards]

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