Facing Foreclosure

Facing Foreclosure

Purchasing a home can be one of the most significant investments a person or family makes. After the sale is complete, there is often no one available to consult with when you experience financial troubles and face foreclosure. This article is designed to provide a basic introduction and description of the foreclosure process, the laws governing foreclosure, and possible options for those facing foreclosure.

IRS Form 1099-C: Discharged Debt is NOT Income

If you settle a debt for a certain amount of money, the amount you don’t have to pay is “forgiven.” Using a really simple example, if you have a $10,000 debt, and you settle it for $5,000, the creditor has forgiven the remaining $5,000. Creditors are known to file IRS...