Legal Question in Tax Law in Virginia

Income Tax on a Claim Settlement

Is there income tax on a claim settlement due to an accident?

The accident occured in Virginia but I live in Tennessee.


Asked on 3/27/06, 1:21 pm

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Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Income Tax on a Claim Settlement

The general rule has been that compensatory damages are nontaxable, but punitive damages are taxable as miscellaneous income.

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Answered on 3/27/06, 1:59 pm


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