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Settlements received in a personal injury settlement are generally not considered income. It is usually thought of as a means of making someone whole for losses attributed to the injury and therefor isn't typically taxed. Emotional distress, when not associated with a physical injury is typically included as taxable income. Non-punitive damages received for personal injuries are excluded while, punitive damages are taxable income.

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