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by nofriend 139 days ago
Once the lawyers take their cut, you could probably split a ham sandwich between the two of you.
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Don't forget Uncle Sam's cut as well
Compensatory damages aren't taxable income.
Bzzt.

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

Why isn't regular income compensatory damage then?