Deductions

I had to pay a massive legal settlement to a former client who sued my business, are lawsuit settlements considered a deductible business expense?

Whether a lawsuit settlement is deductible often depends on what the claim was about, how the payment was structured, and whether the underlying issue was tied to ordinary business operations or something more personal. In many cases, the tax treatment can also change based on legal fees, court cost

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