I obtained a promissory note in return for a business loan of which the debtor has since defaulted. I obtained a summary judgement which has since been vacated due to inadequate notice to the Debtor. It now seems it is a duck in a dry pond. Can I write this off as a personal Bad Expense? Will a
Can I write off a defaulted promissory note as a bad debt expense?
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As a defaulted business loan, you can write the loss down. That will flow to a reduced net income; how it flows to you personally depends on the company structure. Make sure you keep all the documentation should you get audited.
Since the loan defaulted, I would (check with your attorney, tax advisor) send the Debtor a 1099-Misc, since you provided him with what now is essentially income.
Propably a capital loss for you, subject to annual $3,000 deduction limitation of the amount exceeding capital gains.
Issue debtor a 1099-C for his cancellation of debt income;
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David, you are indeed correct, it is a 1099-C. Thanks for clarifying (never needed to do one :) )
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