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    Client's LLC received a Mutually Agreed Settelment with income shown on line 3 of a 1099 -MISC

    Poltax75
    Level 3

    My Client's LLC  received a mutually agreed court settlement for damages to property, mostly research results and documents, used in his business.

    He received  A 1099-MISC with the amount shown in line 3 (Other Income) $70k

    He also has legal fees which were not covered by the settlement. This his specifically stated in the settlement

    What is the best way to report this on Schedule C.

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    sjrcpa
    Level 15

    The $70K is reported as part of the income.

    The legal fees are deducted on the legal and professional services line.


    The more I know the more I don’t know.

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    sjrcpa
    Level 15

    The $70K is reported as part of the income.

    The legal fees are deducted on the legal and professional services line.


    The more I know the more I don’t know.
    IRonMaN
    Level 15

    As they say on Family Feud - good answer.


    Slava Ukraini!
    Poltax75
    Level 3

    Thank you

    sjrcpa
    Level 15

    You're welcome.


    The more I know the more I don’t know.