Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas ...

You will receive a 1099-C Cancelation of Debt form if a lender forgives more than $600 of taxable debt. You must include the amount of canceled debt on your federal tax return as a part of your ...

・Starting January 1, 2026, forgiven federal or private student-loan balances may once again be considered taxable income. ・If forgiveness occurs in 2026 or later, you’ll likely receive Form 1099-C ...