About Publication 4681, Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments (For Individuals)

 

Publication 4681 explains the federal tax treatment of:

  • Canceled debts.
  • Foreclosures.
  • Repossessions.
  • Abandonments.

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