What’s the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act?

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 temporarily suspended income tax on forgiven debt from bankruptcy or refinancing for primary residences up to $2 million. It does not cover rental or second homes, and was extended through 2012 due to the financial crisis. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act is a 2007 law passed […]

Skip to content