Jack borrows $13,000 from Sawyer Savings and Loan and uses the proceeds to acquire a used car.

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Jack borrows $13,000 from Sawyer Savings and Loan and uses the proceeds to acquire a used car. When the loan balance is $12,000, Jack loses his job and is unable to make payments for three months. When Jack gets a new job, the bank agrees to forgive the missed principal payments and reduces his loan to $11,500. Jack remains solvent even when unemployed. How much cancellation of debt income does Jack have?

a. $0

b. $500

c. $1,500

d. $2,000

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2023

ISBN: 9780357719527

41st Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill

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