Cancellation of Debt (COD) Income. Taxpayers in the United States may have tax consequences when debt is cancelled. This is commonly known as COD (Cancellation of Debt) Income. According to the Internal Revenue Code, the discharge of indebtedness must be included in a taxpayer's gross income.
1 A group of blood tests called liver function tests can be used to diagnose liver disease. Other blood tests can be done to look for specific liver problems or genetic conditions.  Imaging tests. CT scan, MRI and ultrasound can show liver damage.
Additional tests that may be used to evaluate liver function include2: 1  Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT): This test measures the amount of the enzyme GGT in the blood.  Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH): An enzyme found in many body tissues, elevated levels of LDH may indicate liver damage.