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I received damages for emotional distress suffered as a result of employment discrimination. Is the money I received taxable?

April 26, 2017Damages discrimination distress Emotional employment money received suffered taxable

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I received damages for emotional distress suffered as a result of employment discrimination. Is the money I received taxable?

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Employment discrimination is not considered a physical injury or sickness. So damages for emotional distress are considered income, except to the extent they’re paid for medical care attributable to emotional distress. Return to index . . .