Identify the potential income tax and tax reporting pitfalls.
Parties to disputes invariably focus on an amount of damages that it is either sought or how much it will take to resolve the dispute. Parties do not typically focus on the potential adverse tax consequences of a particular recovery. This topic will assist the practitioner in identifying the potential income tax and tax reporting pitfalls. Additionally, the practitioner will learn about potential income tax planning mechanisms for deferring potential tax liabilities.
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Agenda
Taxation of Settlements / Judgments
- Original of the Claim Test
- Taxable Recoveries
- Nontaxable Recoveries
- Allocations of Damage Awards
- Taxation of Attorneys' Fees
- Income Tax Deductions
Information Return Reporting
- Forms 1099
- Forms W-2
- Reporting for Non-Taxable Recoveries
Structured Settlements
- Qualified Settlement Funds
- Qualified Assignments
- Nonqualified Assignments
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on October 21, 2019.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Stephen J. Turanchik
Paul Hastings LLP
- Attorney in tax litigation and controversy practice of Paul Hastings LLP
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of tax controversy and litigation and federal, state and local levels
- Regularly conducts seminars and live presentations on the taxation of cryptocurrency, tax consequences of settlements and privilege issues for attorneys and CPAs
- Adjunct professor at Loyola Law School where he teaches the income taxation of property transactions
- LL.M. degree in taxation, NYU School of Law; J.D. degree, Fordham University School of Law; B.A. degree in economics, College of the Holy Cross
- Can be contacted at 213-683-6187 or [email protected]
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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