how would i determine that? based on what i have paid for medical expenses? i am so confused. originally i went after them for wrongful termination, violation of fmla and emotional distress. when we went in front of the federal judge, he indicated that he wanted this settled and did not want it to go to a possible jury trial. then my attorney had to re-write the suit and it indicated emotional distress and possible violation of FMLA. the way the settlement was set up was that i got a check and the former employer had to send a check to my attorney out of my settlement money. so i did not get the full amount in a check. then they sent me a 1099 and listed what i received in box 7. i called and fought with them and they changed it to box 3. so at this point it all depends on how i list it for income tax purposes. if i claim it, i owe the IRS money. if i dont, then i get money back on my taxes. i asked my attorney who could not answer my question if it is taxable. i asked the irs and they refer me back to the forms on their website. i asked a cpa and all i got is, i think you need to claim it.
i am totally baffled and dont know what to do!

