Plaintiff Recovery Trust
Explore the tax implications of settlement and how to minimize the taxation of settlement awards.
Articles

What Legal Settlements Are Taxable and How to Minimize Taxation of Settlement Awards
Explore the complex tax implications of lawsuit settlements. Learn how to minimize tax liability, understand the role of settlement agreements, and navigate the distinctions between physical and non-physical injury claims.
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November 8, 2024

Unveiling Tax-Free Settlements: What You Need to Know
Learn the complexities of what makes settlements taxable vs. non-taxable, several strategies to minimize settlement tax liabilities.
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May 17, 2024

The Weird Wacky World of Plaintiff Litigation Taxation - Giuliani Style!
Learn about the unique tax consequences of the $150 million judgment against Rudy Giuliani and the impact on plaintiffs like Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Understand the complexities of double taxation and the benefits of Plaintiff Recovery Trust (PRT).
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January 22, 2024

Understanding Taxation of Personal Injury Settlements with Punitive Damages
Learn about the tax implications of punitive damages in personal injury settlements. Understand the complexities, IRS regulations, and the importance of seeking professional advice for tax compliance.
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November 19, 2024

Revenge Porn Litigation: Bad Behavior, Abysmal Tax Treatment, and Possible Zero Net Recovery
Understand the legal recourse for revenge porn victims and the tax implications of litigation recovery. Learn about Plaintiff Recovery Trusts for fair compensation.
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March 1, 2024

Receiving Punitives? The Tax Laws Are Even More Punitive!
Discover the harsh reality of punitive damages taxation, how it affects plaintiffs, and solutions to increase after-tax recovery by 50% to 150%. Learn more about reducing taxation on settlement proceeds.
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April 2, 2024

Maximizing A Court Award - Strategic Tax Planning for Post-Judgment Interest
Explore the tax implications of post-judgment interest in personal injury cases. Learn about tax planning strategies and the role of Plaintiff Recovery Trust. Be informed to enhance your legal award tax planning.
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May 9, 2024

How to Minimize Tax Liability on Lawsuit Settlements or Avoid Paying Taxes on Settlement Money
Learn how to legally minimize tax liability on lawsuit settlements or avoid taxes on settlement money with expert strategies from Eastern Point Trust. Optimize your financial outcome today!
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November 21, 2025

Liars, Damn Liars, Defamation, and Double Taxation
Explore the legal & ethical implications of defamation law, including tax implications of legal settlements. Learn about plaintiff recovery trusts.
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March 18, 2024

Are Compensatory Damages Taxable? A Comprehensive Guide for the Layperson
Learn if compensatory damages are taxable. Explore tax rules, exceptions, and expert insights on settlements. Get clear answers now!
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May 20, 2025

10 Things to Know About the Plaintiff Recovery “Double Tax”
Discover the tax consequences of plaintiff recoveries, including double tax issues, deductions, penalties, and ways to reduce taxes for plaintiffs with taxable recoveries. Learn how to increase after-tax recovery and address taxes before and after settlement.
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June 16, 2023

After the Plaintiff Double Tax E. Jean Carroll May Find Herself Shopping at Walmart
A Plaintiff Recovery Trust can reduce the plaintiff double tax on her $83.3 million from a defamation case against Donald J. Trump.
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February 9, 2024
Videos

Navigating Tax Implications on Lawsuit Settlements
Learn how to navigate the tax implications of lawsuit settlements with expert insights from EPTC on minimizing tax burdens and maximizing financial outcomes.
April 23, 2026
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Navigating Settlements: A $20 Million Case Study
Explore how a $20M defamation verdict turned into a financial victory using strategic tax planning with QSFs and PRTs, saving $1.48M in taxes.
April 23, 2026
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Maximize Your Settlement Avoid Double Taxation with Plaintiff Recovery Trust
March 23, 2026
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How the Plaintiff Recovery Trust Can Help E. Jean Carroll and Others
Discover how the Plaintiff Recovery Trust can assist in cases like E. Jean Carroll’s, offering solutions for defamation, settlements, and financial recovery.
March 23, 2026
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The Financial Burden of Revenge Porn Litigation and the Plaintiff Double Tax
Taxation of settlements can leave as little as 10 cents on the dollars for the plaintiff. The Plaintiff Recovery Trust (PRT) reduces settlement taxation.
March 23, 2026
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Liars, Damn Liars, Defamation, and Double Taxation
Explore insights on defamation, double taxation, and financial strategies. Learn how to tackle complex legal and tax issues with the Plaintiff Recovery Trust.
March 23, 2026
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Press Releases
May 4, 2026
Larry Eisenberg, Co-designer of Plaintiff Recovery Trust, Offered by Eastern Point, Publishes Article in Tax Notes
The co-designer of the Plaintiff Recovery Trust, Lawrence Eisenberg, a tax attorney and founder of Forward Giving, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity, publishes in Tax Notes an article addressing the double taxation of settlements.
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May 4, 2026
Eastern Point Trust Company Announces Plaintiff Recovery Trust Successes
Eastern Point Trust Company (“EPTC”) announced recent successes of the Plaintiff Recovery Trust (“PRT”) solution in solving the Plaintiff Double Tax, which is the unfair result of 2017 legislation that can cut plaintiff recoveries in half.
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Guides

Types of Legal Agreements and Their Tax Implications
Here's everything you need to know about the different types of damages in settlements, and their tax treatment. Minimize your tax liability with tax planning.
April 17, 2026
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