Rebecca has a loan with 1st Town bank for $5,000.  She lost her job several months ago and defaulted on the loan.  The bank forgave the $5,000 loan.  Prior to the debt forgiveness, she owned $10,000 in assets.  Her total liabilities before the debt forgiveness were $12,000.  How much will Rebecca have to report as taxable debt forgiveness on her tax return? Group of answer choices $0. $2,500. $3,000. $5,000.

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Rebecca has a loan with 1st Town bank for $5,000.  She lost her job several months ago and defaulted on the loan.  The bank forgave the $5,000 loan.  Prior to the debt forgiveness, she owned $10,000 in assets.  Her total liabilities before the debt forgiveness were $12,000.  How much will Rebecca have to report as taxable debt forgiveness on her tax return?

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$0.
$2,500.
$3,000.
$5,000.
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