Yes, you must include your lost wages as income. The hard part is being able to separate your settlement into different award amounts. Most settlements are a lump sum amount that includes pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages.
The only tax-free damages you can claim are the ones that compensate you for physical injury or physical sickness.
Some elements of a settlement are taxable, including lost wages, punitive damages, and emotional distress damages.
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