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8585 VOID CORRECTED OMB No. 1545-1424 CREDITOR'S name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code Cancellation of Debt CREDITOR'S Federal identification number DEBTOR'S identification number 1 Date

How to fill out form 1099 -c

How to fill out form 1099-C:

1. Obtain the necessary information: Gather all the relevant information such as the debtor's name, identification number, and address. Additionally, make sure you have the date of the debt discharge and the amount of the discharged debt.
2. Fill out the payer information: In the "Payer's name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, ZIP or foreign postal code, and telephone number" section, provide the name and contact details of the organization or individual that is discharging the debt.
3. Provide recipient information: In the "Donee's/lender's name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, ZIP or foreign postal code, and telephone number" section, enter the details of the debtor who is receiving the discharged debt.
4. Complete the Debt Description: In the "Account number" and "Date of identifiable event" sections, enter the relevant details related to the debt being discharged.
5. Fill out the debt discharge information: Complete the "Amount of debt discharged" section by entering the total amount of debt that is being forgiven or canceled.
6. Indicate the identifiable event code: Use the provided list of codes and select the appropriate code that best describes the reason for the debt discharge. Enter this code in the corresponding section.
7. File the form: After completing all the necessary sections, make sure to keep a copy for your records and submit the form to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by the required deadline.

Who needs form 1099-C:

1. Financial institutions: Banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions that forgive or cancel debts of $600 or more must file Form 1099-C to report the discharged debt.
2. Credit card companies: If a credit card company decides to forgive a debt of $600 or more for any reason, they are required to file Form 1099-C.
3. Other organizations and individuals: Any organization or individual who forgives or cancels a qualifying debt of $600 or more in a trade or business context must also file Form 1099-C.

Note: It is important to consult with a tax professional or refer to the IRS guidelines to ensure accurate and timely completion of Form 1099-C.

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What is form 1099 -c?

Form 1099-C is used to report Cancellation of Debt income to the IRS. It is issued by lenders or creditors to taxpayers who had their debts canceled or forgiven, typically due to bankruptcy, foreclosure, or loan restructuring.

Who is required to file form 1099 -c?

Financial institutions, credit unions, and other creditors who discharge indebtedness of $600 or more are required to file Form 1099-C with the IRS and send a copy to the debtor.

How to fill out form 1099 -c?

To fill out Form 1099-C, you will need to provide the debtor's information, including their name, address, and taxpayer identification number. You also need to report the amount of canceled debt and the reason for cancellation. The completed form must be sent to the IRS and provided to the debtor by the due date.

What is the purpose of form 1099 -c?

The purpose of Form 1099-C is to report canceled debt as taxable income. The debtor is required to include the amount of canceled debt on their tax return, and it may result in a tax liability.

What information must be reported on form 1099 -c?

Form 1099-C requires reporting the debtor's name, address, and taxpayer identification number. The form also requires the date of the cancellation, the amount of canceled debt, and the identifiable event that resulted in the debt cancellation.