Growth Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hello...I'm a newbie and something I've read in someone else's post sparked this question for me. Most of my accounts are now w/ CAs. Should I work with the CA or the OC to pay the debt.2nd question: If the answer is OC....what should I do to get the CA remarks off my credit report once I've pay the debt w/ the OC.Please help. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astiman Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Depends.Who owns the debt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growth Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Depends.Who owns the debt?Oh..didn't know that, well they arecredit cards - OC is Capital One, Art Van, PhoneMedical bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astiman Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Pay the OCs whenever possible if they still own the debts.Never pay a CA, if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyse449 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Hello...I'm a newbie and something I've read in someone else's post sparked this question for me. Most of my accounts are now w/ CAs. Should I work with the CA or the OC to pay the debt.2nd question: If the answer is OC....what should I do to get the CA remarks off my credit report once I've pay the debt w/ the OC.Please help. Thanks.I tend to agree w/ astiman. If at all possible, it is good to go with the OC. On the other hand, unless they're willing to call the collection back--sometimes what they do is simply report it "paid" and than you have one TL with the OC as "paid-0 balance" and than a paid collection on the CA's TL.How long have these been in their various states of collection?Elyse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growth Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 you are right...they do show as paid 0 balance by the OC. They've been w/ Ca's for 4 - 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtocope Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 If your credit reports show $0 balance, and "sold to another lender", then you're dealing with a junk debt buyer. I would never willing deal with and/or pay a JDB. The OC has gotten their tax writeoff for the debt, and the JDB paid pennies on the dollar for the right to hassle you. You don't owe them squat. (Of course, on the other hand, the OC should issue you a 1099c on which you'll have to pay taxes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growth Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 If your credit reports show $0 balance, and "sold to another lender", then you're dealing with a junk debt buyer. I would never willing deal with and/or pay a JDB. The OC has gotten their tax writeoff for the debt, and the JDB paid pennies on the dollar for the right to hassle you. You don't owe them squat. (Of course, on the other hand, the OC should issue you a 1099c on which you'll have to pay taxes).Hmmm...I never received the 1099c from them. Is it too late now, I've already filed for those years. Also, if you recommend that I don't deal w/ the JDB, should I just leave it on there until if drops off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtocope Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ouch. You're going to need some competent tax advice here. It does depend on when the debt was actually "written off" by the OC. The IRS changed the rules a few years ago, so its difficult to guess if they apply in your case. Theoritcally, you may have to file an amended return for the year in which you had the "found income".You might also consider, calling the OC and demanding your 1099c. Again, in theory, having the 1099c might protect you from the JDB trying to sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growth Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ouch. You're going to need some competent tax advice here. It does depend on when the debt was actually "written off" by the OC. The IRS changed the rules a few years ago, so its difficult to guess if they apply in your case. Theoritcally, you may have to file an amended return for the year in which you had the "found income".You might also consider, calling the OC and demanding your 1099c. Again, in theory, having the 1099c might protect you from the JDB trying to sue.Thank you...I will surely do that. I'm so eladed I found this site, there's so much information I didn't know.Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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