Of course, sometimes settlements aren't explicit that they are on account of sexual abuse. Someone might, say, pay a premium, for example, to maintain that silence. Even in those situations, a survivor should be able to benefit from the tax exemption and should not face undue hurdles proving that to the IRS. That's why our belts and suspenders approach is so important. We hear in the news about high profile civil cases involving sexual abuse. (02:59–03:12)
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Asserts that survivors should receive tax exemptions without undue proof burdens, even if settlements are not explicit.
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