KarenL4
Employee Tax Expert

Retirement tax questions

Hi,

The general rule is that lawsuit settlements are taxable, except in cases that involve an actual, physical injury (“observable bodily harm”) or illness that you suffered. In other words: personal injury settlements usually aren't taxable, while other types of settlements usually are.

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Karen

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