Is there something Obama put through that you don't add the 1099c from a short sale onto income
what form do I use for a short sale on your home

what form do I use for a short sale on your home


Only in dreams. You don't say whether this is a primary residence, 2nd home, or rental. Each is handled differently. You'll need to do some research.

Quick note: Only Congress can make changes to the tax law. A President can only ask Congress to make changes, but has no actual power to make it happen.


Click on the green "where do I enter" button and type in 1099C.

I think I am going to have a lot of these, it is their primary home, they do a short sale and they are not insolvent. They are being told that a new law says they do not have to claim it as income, but I cannot find anything that would agree with them.
Maybe its the banks having a good laugh
In the majority of cases, it's reportable, but not taxable on a primary residence. Once you enter the 1099, work your way carefully through the cancelled debt worksheet.

One of these might help; just skip the California info (unless your client is in CA).