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Compensatory damages aren't taxable income.

tiahura 4 months ago | [–]

Bzzt.

Generally taxable unless exclusion applies. Main exclusion is personal injury.

dietr1ch 4 months ago | [–]

Why isn't regular income compensatory damage then?

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