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posted Feb 28, 2025 5:07:01 PM

Does money from work injury need to be reported?

Received money for doctors & loss of work because of injury.

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Level 15
Feb 28, 2025 5:09:12 PM

If you mean you received worker compensation that is not taxable and is not entered on a tax return.  Or do you mean something else that they gave you a tax document for?

Employee Tax Expert
Feb 28, 2025 5:17:52 PM

It depends.  How your disability income is taxed depends on your situation. 

 

  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits aren't taxable and don't need to be reported on your return, unless it is on a 1099-R
  • Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) aren't taxable unless you have substantial additional income.
  • Workers' comp isn't taxable. 
  • Car insurance disability benefits for no-fault accidents aren't taxable.
  • Disability income paid by an insurance company may or may not be taxable:
    • If the premiums were paid by your employer and weren't included in your taxable income, the disability is taxable.
    • If you paid the premiums out of your own pocket or with payroll deductions that came out of your after-tax income, the disability isn't taxable.
    • If you and your employer jointly paid the premiums, only the disability amount covered by your employer's payments are taxable.