If you are considering a real estate short sale of your home, you should be aware that you might receive a form 1099-C for the amount of the lender's losses.
This is considered loan forgiveness in the eyes of the IRS. If you have other assets such as savings and you are not insolvent, you may end up being responsible to pay ordinary taxes on the amount of the 1099-C.
If you settle a debt with a creditor for less than the full amount owed, you may be required to report this forgiven debt as regular income, with certain important exceptions.
The forgiven debts include money owed after foreclosure or property repossession or credit accounts that you don't pay.
There are exceptions noted below:
If a lender forgives or writes off $600 or more of a debt's principal (the amount not including interest or fees) must send you and the IRS a Form 1099-C at the end of the year. When you file your tax return for the tax year in which your debt was written off, the IRS will require that you report the amount on the form as income.
Fortunately, the Obama administration passed a law stating that if you are short selling your primary residence, you may be exempt from paying taxes even if a 1099 is submitted to the IRS by the lender.
While you may not have received this form from the creditor, the creditor may have submitted one to the IRS anyway. If you don’t list the income on your tax return and the IRS has the information of the transaction on file, you could get a tax bill or, worse, an audit notice. This could end up costing you more than just the original tax bill.
There are several exceptions stated in the Internal Revenue Code. For example, you do not have to report the income on your tax return if the write off of the debt is intended as a gift, you discharge the debt in bankruptcy, or you were insolvent before the creditor agreed to settle or write off the debt. You should consult a qualified tax and legal counsel to see if these circumstances apply.
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8270 Beach Farm Lane
Edisto Island, SC 29438
Edisto Island
Residential
MLS# 26016933 / Active
Nestled on beautiful Edisto Island, this charming property offers the perfect blend of coastal living. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 3...
226 Emerald Isle Drive
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Residential
MLS# 26016932 / Active
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109 Halcyon Road
Summerville, SC 29483
Historic District
Residential
MLS# 26016930 / Active
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3022 Dolphin Watch Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
Boltons Landing
Residential
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110 Loon Drive
Summerville, SC 29483
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Residential
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1689 Eider Down Drive
Summerville, SC 29483
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Residential
MLS# 26016926 / Active
Nearly 2,000 square feet with a first-floor primary suite, screened porch overlooking the pond, and flexible office space, all at one of the best v...
1882 Central Park Road
Charleston, SC 29412
Residential
MLS# 26016924 / Active
Welcome to 1882 Central Park Road, a truly one-of-a-kind James Island retreat offering nearly 3,000 square feet of living space on an extraordinary...
313 Grand Palm Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
Palmetto Row
Residential
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190 Calm Water Way
Summerville, SC 29486
Cane Bay Plantation
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MLS# 26016921 / Active
Welcome to this exceptional 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home in the highly desirable Cane Bay Plantation community, where elegant design, spacious living, ...
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1003 Carmela Court
North Charleston, SC 29405
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Residential
MLS# 26016920 / Active
Located on the corner lot of a quiet street in the highly sought-after Park Circle neighborhood, this stunning Charleston Single-style home offers ...
4466 Mixedwood Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
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Fully updated one story ranch home looking for new owners! PAID OFF SOLAR PANELS!!!!! NO HOA. NO CARPET, updated kitchen cabinets and countertops, ...
1880 Andell Bluff Boulevard UNIT E-8
Johns Island, SC 29455
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Residential
MLS# 26016917 / Active
Enjoy effortless boating and spectacular Lowcountry sunsets from this ideally positioned 40-foot slip at Bohicket Marina. Located just three slips ...
3582 Backshore Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Residential
MLS# 26016916 / Active
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168 Maritime Way
Summerville, SC 29485
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Residential
MLS# 26016914 / Active
Situated on a preferred east/west corner lot in the Heron`s Walk section of Summers Corner, this stunning home offers exceptional curb appeal, an e...
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320 Longshore Street UNIT #1046
Charleston, SC 29492
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MLS# 26016913 / Active
EXPERIENCE WATERFRONT LUXURY ON DANIEL ISLAND! Discover a one-of-a-kind opportunity at Daniel Island`s Waterfront. This top-floor condo offers view...
402 Miami Street UNIT Unit A
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MLS# 26016910 / Active
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1649 Locals Street
Summerville, SC 29485
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Residential
MLS# 26016908 / Active
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823 Winthrop Street UNIT B
Ladson, SC 29456
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MLS# 26016907 / Active
*** SELLER OFFERING THE BUYER A $5000 CONCESSION TO USE FOR A RATE BUY DOWN OR THE BUYERS CLOSING COSTS!!!***Welcome to this beautifully updated ha...
8 Battery Park Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
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Residential
MLS# 26016905 / Active
Stunning creek & golf course views from this well cared for home overlooking the 14th green. Enter the foyer - views thru to the golf course! There...
1005 Waterwood Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
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MLS# 26016903 / Active
Step into contemporary elegance with this stunning end-unit condo, perfectly nestled amidst nature`s embrace. Boasting 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 lu...
1040 Red Turnstone Run
Summerville, SC 29485
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This spacious two-story home features a formal dining room, study and an open kitchen/living space with quick access to the patio for outdoor livin...
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