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Tax Research Memo
Personal Injury winning treatment and other issues research
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John Smith tax issues
Treatment for purposes of Federal Tax Income of $300,000 fee received out of the amount awarded by Jury.
Applicable Law:Any winnings in a personal injury lawsuit that cover the treatment of physical injuries are not taxable except for attorney fees which are taxable. IRC SEC 104(a)(2).Taxability also depends upon the place of residence of the taxpayer.
$300,000 received by John Smith as fees from jury award is taxable for federal tax income purposes.
Treatment for purposes of Federal Tax Income of $25,000 expenses paid upfront and received out of the amount awarded by Jury.
Applicable Law: Any winnings in a personal injury lawsuit that cover the treatment of physical injuries are not taxable except for attorney fees which are taxable. IRC Sec 104(a)(2).Any expenses can be claimed as a deduction.Taxability also depends upon the place of residence of the taxpayer.
Conclusion:Expenses paid upfront and received as part of the jury award can be claimed as a deduction in the hands of the recipient.
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Issue: Reducing the taxable amount of income for both (a) and (b) above.
Applicable Law:An annuity payment in contrast to a lump...
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