According to my knowledge, the creditor with which you have settled with will send the Cancellation of Debt Form, 1099-C at the end of the year and that form will bear a date of debt cancellation. The cancellation date is important as it will act as the reference point. Moreover the date you settled and paid the creditors should match with your records.
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By signing up for counseling session, your provided details (Name, Email ID and Phone No.) will be forwarded to the company advertising on the DebtCC. However, you have no obligation to use their services.
Some creditors and collection agencies refuse to lower the pay off amount, interest rate, and fees owed by the consumer.
Creditors/collection agencies can make collection calls and file lawsuits against the consumers represented by the debt relief companies.
Debt relief services may have a negative impact on the consumer's creditworthiness and his overall debt amount may increase due to the accumulation of extra fees.
The amount which the consumer saves with the use of debt relief services can be regarded as taxable income.