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After a settlement or otherwise reduction in the amount a consumer owes a creditor, the creditor may send the consumer and the IRS an IRS Form 1099-C indicating that the forgiven debt may be taxable income for the consumer.  This letter explains to the creditor why the Form 1099-C should not be sent—that a reduced amount owed per a settlement is not taxable income in this case and that the consequences of sending the 1099-C for the consumer are significant.

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This is an initial letter from the consumer’s attorney to a dealership in a lemon law case informing the dealership of the representation and asking for the voluntary submission of certain documents.

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