Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
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Cancellation of Debt—Principal Residence

Reporting a Foreclosure and Canceled Debt

Click the examples to review three different versions of how a foreclosure was reported on Form 8949 and Schedule D based on the information provided on Form 1099-A.

Caution

Failure to report the transaction on Form 8949 and Schedule D may result in an IRS notice to the taxpayer.

Form 1099-A, Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property showing Boxes 2, 4, and 5.