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Do you pay taxes on a wrongful death claim?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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I was told on any money you get from a wrongful death suit you do not have to pay taxes on. Because you are being compensated for something you lost and can never get back. However; you should ask a tax consultant to be for certain, like H&R Block is the best ones to ask and they pay for mistakes that they make so go to them and have them do your taxes for you. Its worth the money you spend for them to file for you. :)

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