Tax
Jan. 18, 2001
Supreme Court Lets Stand Taxes on Punitive Damages
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied review of a decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that plaintiffs who win large punitive damages awards must pay federal taxes on contingency fees they owe their lawyers.




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