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Item Title: Reversal Allows IRS to Tax Nonphysical Injury Awards
Summary: The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that the IRS can tax damage awards for nonphysical injuries such as mental distress or injury to reputation. The unusual reversal was prompted by new arguments made by the government after last year's decision. Read more...
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