View Full Version : Workers comp award/effect on taxes?
passmeby
Jan 6, 2008, 09:11 AM
My husband got a workers comp settlement in 2007. How will this affect our taxes? Is it tax-free? Will they be sending anything (like a form) we will need to file with our taxes? Any info is appreciated.
s_cianci
Jan 6, 2008, 10:33 AM
I don't believe that Worker's Compensation payments are taxable. If they are, you'll receive a 1099-Form shortly which will indicate the amount that is taxable and/or reportable.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 6, 2008, 11:10 AM
Workmen's compensation is tax-free; do not worry about it.
passmeby
Jan 6, 2008, 07:54 PM
OK, good. Thank you.
MukatA
Jan 7, 2008, 04:37 AM
Yes, it is tax free. Here is the info from IRS Publication 17: Your Individual Income Tax
"Amounts you receive as workers' compensation for an occupational sickness or injury are fully exempt from tax if they are paid under a workers' compensation act or a statute in the nature of a workers' compensation act. The exemption also applies to your survivors."
AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 7, 2008, 07:55 AM
Glad to help!