This CLE presentation is designed for attorneys who litigate personal injury disputes, focusing specifically on the representation of individuals who have been the victims of sexual abuse. It outlines the general tax principles governing the taxability of recoveries for tort actions, and the development of the statutory rule that compensation for personal physical injury is non-taxable. It discusses the historical background and development of this rule, and its application to victims of sexual abuse.

The presentation also covers the deductibility of litigation expenses, most notably legal fees, and will sensitize litigators to the relevant tax issues.