If I loaned a family member$ 5,000 and he is taking out bankruptcy, do I have any way to get some back or can I write it off as a bad loan on my taxes?
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If I loaned a family member$ 5,000 and he is taking out bankruptcy, do I have any way to get some back or can I write it off as a bad loan on my taxes?
Asked on September 24, 2014 under Bankruptcy Law, Nevada
Answers:
Greg Wiley / Law Office of Greg Wiley PLLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I don't see where you can deduct it as a bad loan. You are likely not in a line of business that oaning money is a regular part of business. As Dave Ramsey says "Never loand friends or family money." Make it a gift because in the end, that is what it is likely to be.
I doubt there will be a non-dischargeability action you could bring.
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