April 20, 2023

Webinar

2.4 Total CPE Credits

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Taxation of Judgements and Settlements

  • Instructor

    Allison McLeod

In the course of legal actions, payments may be made pursuant to a final disposition of a court case or a mutually agreed-upon settlement.  This course will cover the tax implications for payments made for personal injury, emotional distress, lost wages, punitive awards, pre- and post-judgement interest, contract claims, among other damages.

**Please Note:  If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to leighanne.conroy@acpen.com.
 

Learning Objectives

  • Obtain a working knowledge of the IRC, Treasury Regulations and case law governing the taxation of litigation payments.
  • Be able to differentiate between the different types of damage payments and whether they are taxable to the recipient or deductible by the payor.
  • Be able to draft pleadings and agreements to order to allocate the payments among the different categories of damages.
  • Have an ability to advise clients on the most advantageous manner of categorizing settlement payments. 

Major Topics

  • Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigation.
  • Review of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation payments.
  • Suggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements.

CPE Credits Available

2.4
Total CPE
2.4
Taxes

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

This course is suitable for Corporate tax and finance executives, directors, managers and staff, CPAs, CAs Enrolled Agents, accountants, attorneys and business/financial advisors who work with and advise businesses that have tax implications.  All in-house and public practice tax professionals will benefit from this timely and insightful seminar. 

Provider

ACPEN

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