Retirement tax questions

Question.  I won a lemon law settlement of 45,000 ( $28,500 actual damage + $16,500 additional damage ( $30,000 x 55%) . It was on the check, $45,000.  The attorney  firm got $13,500 ($30,000 x 45%).  I was able to KEEP the car.  I originally bought the car for 28,500.  What do I pay tax on? 

 

My case was I KEPT the car. 

Do I have to pay income tax on $45,000 or on $16,500 ? 

 

Thank you 

Please help me.

 

Thank you so much.