Is a lump sum settlement for age discrimination taxable. I did get a 1099 for it.

I received a w 2 for half of it.

1 answer  |  asked Feb 2, 2018 08:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

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Harold Goldner
Yes, of course it's taxable. It's payment for wages which you were not paid because of alleged unlawful discrimination. Often these settlements are paid partially on a W-2 and partially on a 1099 to make more up-front cash available to the Plaintiff who is out of work. However, the fact that it is categorized as "other income" on a 1099 does not change its taxable status. Your attorney, if you had one, should have explained this to you at the time you settled your case.

posted by Harold Goldner  |  Feb 2, 2018 08:48 AM [EST]

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