Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New Jersey
Tax implications
After a bankruptcy petition has been granted,is the discharged debt subject to income tax ie; credit card debt.
Asked on 4/12/05, 12:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart G. Brecher
Law Offices of Stuart G. Brecher, LLC
Re: Tax implications
No income tax on amount of debt discharged in bankruptcy. Outside of bankruptcy, foregiveness of indebtedness income may be taxable.
Answered on 4/17/05, 4:05 am