Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act

This includes compensation received through lawsuits, victim compensation programs, and other legal remedies. **Who it affects:** Crime victims and survivors who receive monetary settlements or awards related to their victimization. This could include survivors of violent crimes, fraud, sexual assault, or other criminal acts. **What would change:** Currently, some victim settlements may be subject to federal income tax depending on how they're structured. If passed, survivors wouldn't have to pay federal taxes on money they receive as compensation for crimes committed against them. This would allow victims to keep the full amount of their settlements for recovery, medical expenses, and rebuilding their lives. The bill is currently in the introduction phase and would need Congressional approval to become law.