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Old 07-26-2010, 04:21 PM
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Incorrect 1099 from settlement. Advice?

Without going into too much detail, my wife was a victim of sexual battery. She suffered physical injuries that healed and emotional scars that we still deal with daily. We filed suit against her attacker and his employer.

Years later, we have now settled. During mediation it was clear that the compensation was to "make her whole". It is my opinion (and also what the mediation judge said) that this is for personal injury and related mental distress and is not taxable income. None of this was for lost wages as my wife does not work and did not work at the time of the assault.

The defendants did not send a 1099. However, our own legal firm did issue a 1099-misc. for the amount of proceeds after deducting their fee. I asked them to correct this as I believe this is in error, but was told that they "have to report it this way". When I asked how to handle it with the IRS they responded with "we are not tax attorneys". Awesome, right?

Anyway, my question is how do I handle this on our tax return without automatically triggering an audit? Should I report the amount of the 1099 and then deduct it somewhere? If so, where should it be repoted and where should it be deducted? Or, should I not report it since it isn't income and somehow explain the situation? Any solid advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.



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Old 02-26-2011, 04:11 PM
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Did you get any anwsers?

Did you ever get this figured out? I am in a simular situations and have had know luck with getting any anwsers? I was told I did'nt need to claim my awarded money, but got a 1099 misc? Thanks



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Old 04-24-2013, 03:27 AM
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As soon as you receive a 1099,check its accuracy and if you find any mistake between your record and 1099,then remove the mistake before filing your taxes.You can contact experienced personal injury lawyer like Manibog Law, PC from Los Angeles.He will surely help you to get out from this situation.



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