Mary purchased her main home in June 2004 for $175,000. She lost her job and was no longer able to make her mortgage payments during the current year. In July of the current year, Mary moved out of the home to live with relatives. On July 15, the bank foreclosed on the home. On November 15, the bank discontinued its collection activity and canceled the remaining debt. The fair market value at the time of foreclosure was $100,000 because of the poor housing market, but Mary still owed $150,000 on the mortgage. None of the loan proceeds were used for any purpose other than to buy, build, or substantially improve the principal residence. Mary never used the home for business or rental purposes and has not filed for bankruptcy.

Click here to see Mary's Form 1099-A and Form 1099-C.

Click here to view Publication 4731-A, the Screening Sheet for Foreclosures/Abandonments and Cancellation of Debt.

Based on this information, what should the volunteer do?

	Refer Mary to another source for tax return preparation
	Report a loss of $50,000 on Schedule D
	Report $50,000 debt canceled on Form 982
	Include the debt cancellation amount in income