Is the settlement from a civil case (domestic tort, personal injury via domestic violence) taxable if it is settled as not admitting any liability by the defendant?

Answer 1

I can only give you a general answer and obviously this is not legal or tax advice.

Personal injury awards are usually taxable. And by taxable I mean the entire amount of the award--INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES EVEN IF THOSE FEES AROSE FROM A CONTINGENCY FEE CONTRACT!!. Plaintiffs are not too happy paying income taxes on fees that go straight to the attorney via their trust account.