I have 2 clients this year that received late in 2007 notices that in 2006 1099C's were filed. (Funny, they forgot to mention that before. I think that people don't realize that the 1099C means something to their taxes. Or perhaps they are in denial.)
Anyway - 2006 returns have long been filed, and now the IRS is assessing additional tax and penalty for the 1099C.
Can an amended return be filed, submitting a 982? In reviewing the instructions, it looks like you have to within 6 months if you're making said elections. So is that it? Do it within 6 months, or you're out of luck?
Now, if the debt is discharged in bankruptcy, it is not income at all....Correct?
Just looking for someone elses interpretation on this. I haven't ever filed one of these before.
Thanks for any help.