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Are Lawsuit or Settlement Damages Taxable?

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Taxpayers who suffer from physical injuries or physical sickness can generally take advantage of a special provision in the Code that makes such damages non-taxable. See I.R.C. § 104(a)(2). Generally, this can be an easy...more

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IRS Reporting Requirements for Class Action Settlement Payments and Court Awarded Damages

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When finalizing class action settlements, or paying damage awards after a class action judgment, it is important to be mindful of the taxation of these payments and the related IRS information reporting requirements triggered...more

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