When Cancellation of Debt (COD) Income Can Be Tax-Free

Sometimes debts can pile up beyond a borrower’s ability to repay, especially if we are heading into a recession. But lenders are sometimes willing to cancel (forgive) debts that are owed by financially challenged borrowers. While a debt cancellation can help a...

Five Strategies for Dealing with a Business Loss

If you have a bad year in your business, the new net operating loss (NOL) rules are designed to stop you from using your business loss to find some immediate cash. The new (let’s call them bad-for-you) rules certainly differ from the prior beneficial rules.   Old...