Chtysler emissions scandel settlement

[Dixiedo2020]

Client showed me a picture of a check he received from Chrysler, but he                                                          didn't receive a 1099.  how should this be handled

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[IntuitJim]

If the settlement was for damages, generally the proceeds would not be taxable income. This sounds like damages: https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/10/business/fiat-chrysler-settlement/index.html