Are there any tax consequences to a short sale or foreclosure in WI?

If your primary residence is foreclosed upon or sold through a short sale you may have to recognize taxable income for the portion of the loan that is forgiven.

Through 2013, the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 allows taxpayers to exclude income from the forgiveness of debt on a principal residence.

However, after 2013, debt forgiven related to the principal residence will be considered ordinary income for tax purposes.

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