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Canceled debts

If you incurred a debt from a loan or from buying something on credit and a portion of the amount you owe is discharged or forgiven ("canceled"), the amount of the forgiven debt is generally counted as income to you.
For more information, see IRS Publication 17, chapter 12.

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