If you had debt cancelled and are no longer obligated to repay the debt, you generally must include the amount of cancelled debt in your income.  However, if the discharge of indebtedness occurred as a result of a title 11 case, the debt generally does not have to be added to your return as income.

What is a title 11 case?

Title 11 refers to a type of bankruptcy proceeding.  A title 11 case is a case under title 11 of the United States Code (relating to bankruptcy).  However, it only applies if you are under the jurisdiction of the court in the case and the discharge of indebtedness is granted by the court or is under a plan approved by the court.  If you filed bankruptcy and were released from certain debts, you would need to contact your bankruptcy lawyer or the court where your case was filed to determine if you can exclude cancelled debt from income on your return.

What amount of cancelled debt can be excluded from income?

Generally, the full amount of cancelled debt can be excluded if it was discharged because it was included in the title 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  

To locate Form 982 within our program go to Income > Other Income > Cancellation of Debt (1099-C, Form 982) > Exclusions (Form 982) or use the FORMS Tab on the right hand side of the screen.