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I received 1099 for settlement on lemon law lawsuit. what can I write off or deduct?
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Generally, a lemon law settlement is only taxable for the part that exceeds your loss. Your settlement agreement might discuss if the settlement exceeds your loss.

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Generally, a lemon law settlement is only taxable for the part that exceeds your loss. Your settlement agreement might discuss if the settlement exceeds your loss.

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