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From my recent knowledge, it is not 7 years it is 5.

And no, once it is not reported for 5 years you do not have to pay it and you can request it be removed. But if they update your credit bureau, you have to pay it within that 5 years again, so if it is an old debt but they keep updating the bureau they can still collect.

Each state has a legal statute of limitations. For example, Washington statute of limitations on debts are 6 years for a written contract debt and 3 years on an oral agreement. That is, 6 and 3 years from the point of the last payment or promise to pay. These would ultimately determine legal collectability of the debt. See if you state has a legal website that can give you the statute of limitations for where you live. So, remember, every time you promise to pay, you extend your time limit six years in to the future.

Also, time limit on credit reporting is something different, the reporting time limit starts from the date of the first delinquent payment that lead to default status. Consult the federal trade commission at www.ftc.gov

The time limit for a negative entry to remain on a credit report is in no way connected to the validity of debt owed.

All debts are valid and collectible until they are paid, settled or cancelled (1099C).

State SOL's determine the time in which a creditor can file a lawsuit to recover debt owed; likewise the SOL has nothing to do with the time limit for a negative entry to remain on a credit report.

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There is no straight forward answer to your question. Let me explain you: Personal debt usually does not affect your business. What you need to realize is, how many assets do you have?

If you have a trucking business, with 12 trucks of your own, then naturally the creditors would not like to negotiate with you. :) You need to get in touch with a professional Debt settlement company for this type of debt settlement, where in they should have a panel of attorneys. To give you expert advice on risk involved with business assets.

If you have negligible assets as compared to your debt, you don't have to think about it. Pick your phone, call a debt settlement company and go for it. Last year, my sister was going thru a tough time, she opted for debt settlement. She called a company which does debt settlement for both personal and business debt. Perhaps you could do the same.

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