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Michael DiSabatino of Sharp CFO™ offers expert insights to help you unlock your business's full potential by delivering proven strategies for maximizing tax savings, streamlining operations, and driving sustainable growth.

6 ways to avoid a credit card catastrophe

Do you feel like your credit card spending is out of control? Follow these six ways to lead you off the path of financial catastrophe.

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Avoid a Debt Settlement Tax Surprise

The number of Americans struggling with high debt is increasing, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve. U.S. household debt reached a new record this spring, the central bank said, with the average indebted household owing more than $16,000 on their credit cards.

Seeking debt forgiveness from lenders is one option to try to deal with the burden of high debt. But there is an important tax consequence:

Any amount of cancelled debt is generally taxed as ordinary income.

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