Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Is the money received for a medical malpractice action as a result of an out-of-court settlement taxable? Defendant does not admit negligence or any culpability so it is difficult to infer what the money is to compensate for?


Asked on 6/23/11, 9:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

It's a tort recovery and you exclude it from your gross income.

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Answered on 6/23/11, 5:31 pm
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Q. Is the money received for a medical malpractice action as a result of an out-of-court settlement taxable?

A. No.

Mike

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Answered on 6/24/11, 8:13 am


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