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The Abuse Payouts Bill
Survivors could keep abuse payouts tax‑free, except punitive
Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
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If passed, survivors who get money for sexual abuse won't have to pay federal income tax on that money, except for punitive damages.
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Survivors could keep more of their compensation, helping them recover without losing money to taxes; now is the chance to protect them before the bill stalls.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill would change the tax code to treat sexual abuse damages as non‑taxable income.
- Only punitive damages would still be taxable.
- It applies to any damages received for sexual acts or contact.
- The bill has passed one chamber and is now in the Senate.
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