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  2. Bad debt - Wikipedia

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    In financial accounting and finance, bad debt is the portion of receivables that can no longer be collected, typically from accounts receivable or loans. Bad debt in accounting is considered an expense. There are two methods to account for bad debt: Direct write off method (Non-GAAP): a receivable that is not considered collectible is charged ...

  3. Charge-off - Wikipedia

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    The purpose of making such a declaration is to help support a tax deduction for bad debts under Section 166 of the Internal Revenue Code. In that respect it is a form of write-off. Bad debts and even fraud are simply part of the cost of doing business. The charge-off, though, does not free the debtor of having to pay the debt.

  4. Write-off - Wikipedia

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    The distinction is that while a write-off is generally completely removed from the balance sheet, a write-down leaves the asset with a lower value. [4] As an example, one of the consequences of the 2007 subprime crisis for financial institutions was a revaluation under mark-to-market rules: "Washington Mutual will write down by $150 million the ...

  5. Good debt vs. bad debt: How different debts affect your finances

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    Good debt is preferable because it builds value, but there are cases where bad debt is the best choice. For instance, using a loan to buy a reliable car to get you to and from work is a good use ...

  6. Good Debt and Bad Debt Differences: What You Should Know - AOL

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    These benefits alone make taking out a mortgage “a good form of debt,” according to Rocket Loans. As an added bonus, in some cases you can deduct your mortgage’s interest from your income taxes.

  7. 5 debts to prioritize paying off before retirement - AOL

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    2. Personal or unsecured loans. After credit cards, prioritize paying off personal and unsecured loans next. These loans have an average interest rate of 11.92%, but rates can go up to 35.99% ...

  8. Accounts receivable - Wikipedia

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    The second method is the direct write-off method. It is simpler than the allowance method in that it allows for one simple entry to reduce accounts receivable to its net realizable value. The entry would consist of debiting a bad debt expense account and crediting the respective accounts receivable in the sales ledger.

  9. Do I have to pay off credit card debt that’s been ... - AOL

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    At a certain point (usually 90 to 180 days later) when it is no longer profitable to carry the debt, credit card companies will take steps to get unpaid debts off their books so they can focus on ...