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    Dec 18, 2006, 02:16 PM
    How to write off a 50000 mortgage that has become worthless.
    Taxable income 150000 - loss of mortgage of 50000- what is the taxable income . What form is used to write off the mortgage?
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    Dec 18, 2006, 05:42 PM
    RJones:

    If the debt is truly worthless, it can be deducted as a casualty loss, which is an itemized deduction after you meet some tests and deduction floors. Based on information provided, you can claim an itemized deduction of about $34,900.

    A mortgage implies that the debt was secured by property, however. When they see this deduction, the IRS will ask why you have not foreclosed and taken ownership of the property which secured the mortgage.
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