Melvin v. Comr., T.C. Memo. 2009-199

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(petitioners had $8,768 of discharge of indebtedness income arising from settlement of credit card debt; there was no dispute as to the amount or enforceability of the debt; petitioners may not deduct fee paid to company that negotiated settlement with credit card company).

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