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Are Emotional Distress Damages in FEHA Settlements Taxable?

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In California FEHA settlements, plaintiffs often recover damages for both emotional distress and lost wages—but how are those payments taxed? Employers often compel an allocation in damages between wages (economic loss) and...more

Whiteford

Client Alert: Tax Implications of the House v. NCAA Settlement

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The approval of the House v. NCAA settlement marks a watershed moment in college athletics. In addition to $2.8 billion in back damages to former athletes unable to capitalize on the sale of their name, image, and likeness...more

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Tax Considerations for Settlement Negotiations

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Settlements in the employment law context can set up thorny tax issues for employers. In this alert, we will discuss two key issues companies should consider when working toward a settlement agreement: the deductibility of...more

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IRS Lacks Statutory Authority to Assess Certain Form 5471 Penalties

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The recent Tax Court decision in Farhy demonstrates that clever and novel arguments can carry the day in complex tax litigation matters.  In that case, the taxpayer stipulated that he:  (1) had Form 5471 filing obligations...more

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