A few people online have stated that if a bill collector agrees to forgive the interest on a loan, and only requires that I pay monthly on the principal debt, I will eventually receive a 1099 form for the amount over $600. However, the collector says since I am paying off the original amount due(principal), minus the interest and late fees, I will not receive a 1099 form since they are willing to settle for payment on the principal. Is this possible for a collector to do? Or is this a trick, and I'll receive a 1099 form eventually? I will be making low monthly payments on the debt for the next few years and I'm currently on a fixed income without valuable assets.
2006-12-12
17:17:59
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