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over 4 years ago
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Are Punitive Damages Taxable?
In a lawsuit settlement, the plaintiff can often be awarded for both compensatory and punitive damages. Punitive damages can be seen as a “punishment” of sorts to the defendant in the lawsuit, as a way for the Courts to assign a dollar amount...
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