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Are out of court settlements taxable?

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cockerspaniel

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Maryland
I'm in the process of working out a personal compensation agreement for psychiatric malpractice. Would the amount determined be taxable?
 


abezon

Senior Member
Depends on what the underlying suit named as damages. Lost wages are taxable; physical injury is not.
 

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