This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) deny a tax deduction for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any legal action between private parties; and (2) include any amount paid as punitive damages in gross income for income tax purposes.
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