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What Is a 1099-C Form and How Does It Affect Your Credit?

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Cancellation of debt happens when a creditor discharges or forgives a debt you haven’t paid off. The IRS notes that cancellation can occur when the creditor gives up on collecting because it’s exhausted its resources and is unable to collect. In some cases, cancellation can come about as an agreement between you and the creditor.