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See IRS Publication 4345 (click here) for more information regarding the taxability of settlements.
Edited January 25, 2017 for additional instructions.
See IRS Publication 4345 (click here) for more information regarding the taxability of settlements.
Edited January 25, 2017 for additional instructions.
Hi PeterM, thank you for promptly/clearly answering my question. I follow your instruction and here are some results. Form 1040 line 7a is Zero, schedule 1 line 8 is zero but line 8 on schedule 1 left with explanation’ positive 1099 for personal injury non-taxable ‘ negative 1099 for personal injury non-taxable ! Is this the right outcome?? Thank you!
Yes. As long as the deduction is related to medical expenses incurred, the payment is not taxable. If the deduction is not related to medical expenses, any proceeds received for emotional distress of mental anguish must be included in income.
If the proceeds you receive for emotional distress or mental anguish do not originate from a personal physical injury or physical sickness, you must include them in your income. However, the amount you must include is reduced by: (1) amounts paid for medical expenses attributable to emotional distress or mental anguish not previously deducted and (2) previously deducted medical expenses for such distress and anguish that did not provide a tax benefit. Attach to your return a statement showing the entire settlement amount less related medical costs not previously deducted and medical costs deducted for which there was no tax benefit. The net taxable amount should be reported as “Other Income” on line 8 of Form 1040, Schedule 1.
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