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  • Jul 11, 2007, 03:05 PM
    lmfidell
    Is Workman's comp settlements taxable?
    Is workman's compensation settlements taxable?
  • Jul 11, 2007, 06:01 PM
    slipkin
    To the best of my knowledge, the answer is "NO" unless, of course, you are sent a 1099 from the insurer. If you are not sent a 1099 A or B, then, I believe, that you do not need to report it.
  • Jul 12, 2007, 04:16 AM
    The Texas Tax Expert
    Workman's compensation payments are generally not taxable as long as they were for personal injury or sickness and qualify under the state workman's compensation requirements.

    There might be a tax issue if the payments are for medical expenses previously deducted.
  • Jul 12, 2007, 04:35 AM
    CaptainRich
    I'm surprised I didn't ask this. I injured my back at work (in Florida) and have been WC benefits since then. My income has been downwardly controlled because of this. I'm looking very much forward to getting well and back to work, though that will interfer with my attendance here at AMHD. ;-)
  • Jul 12, 2007, 09:06 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Agree with TTE. In most circumstances, workmen's compensation is NOT taxable.

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