Submitted By: JL
Answered: July 16, 2013 8:30 am

Is all credit card debt that’s forgiven taxable?

Yes, if the credit card borrowing is for consumer purchases. There is no exemption from cancellation of debt (COD) income for personal borrowing other than a home mortgage if forgiveness is completed before the end of this year.

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Tax Glossary

Section 179 deduction (or First-year expensing)

A deduction allowed for investments in depreciable business equipment in the year the property is placed in service.

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