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IF I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT AND I PAID THE MEDICAL BILLS WITH THE SETTLEMENT

 
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IF I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT AND I PAID THE MEDICAL BILLS WITH THE SETTLEMENT

If the settlement is compensatory- meaning it paid your medical bills and/or property damage- it is not taxable income.  If there were any punitive damages or pain and suffering-that may be taxable income

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IF I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT AND I PAID THE MEDICAL BILLS WITH THE SETTLEMENT

If the settlement is compensatory- meaning it paid your medical bills and/or property damage- it is not taxable income.  If there were any punitive damages or pain and suffering-that may be taxable income

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