Structured Settlement – Is it beneficial to me?
Settlement of your personal injury claim is ordinarily a one-time cash payment. This is better known as a lump sum settlement. The Canada Revenue Agency does not consider your personal injury settlement taxable. However any earnings generated from the settlement money once invested are taxable. Fortunately, a lump sum settlement is often not your only option.
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