unless the damages were for physical injuries he pays tax. Only employment claims, civil rights claims, and some types of whistleblower claims qualify for the above-the-line deduction for expenses which are put on schedule 1 part 2
Can he deduct his legal fees and medical costs?
If so, where do I put them?
Medical on Schedule A?
What about legal?
Thanks, Christopher
IRS Pub 4345 is a good place to start:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4345.pdf
For attorney fees, see Pub 529 I(page 11)
"Does he pay taxes on the excess?"
What does "compensatory" mean? Punitive? Physical Injury? Back pay? Pain and suffering? Emotional distress? Unlawful discrimination on the job? Separated amounts for more than one reason?
Because you need to determine if the settlement is taxable separately from the status of legal fees as redefined in TCJA.
Have you read any of the IRS resources, such as:
https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/tax-implications-of-settlements-and-judgments
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4345.pdf
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