Publisher's Synopsis
This title is designed as a practical aid to Personal Injury Lawyers in advising their clients on the tax implications of a damages award or settlement. It offers guidance on the sources of tax law and goes into substantial depth on the income tax implications when calculating damages. It also covers CGT and NIC, and concisely explains and illustrates specific tax issues regarding structured settlements, social security benefits, damages for injuries at work and insurance benefits. Aimed at the non-tax specialist this title is written and presented in a user-friendly format, containing many worked examples and calculations. It is an invaluable reference tool for any Personal Injury Lawyer.
