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Q874: October 2022 I was awarded a substantial backpay award totaling more than six figures. My question, should I report my back pay award to the IRS?
A1: VA compensation is not taxable income. That is why you do not receive a 1099 for compensation. (DS) 2/22/23
A2: No because all VA disability is tax exempt. (RI) 2/22/23
A3: So far you will not have to pay taxes on any compensation you receive from the VA. (GS) 2/22/23
A4: No worries. Your backpay is not taxable money. It is part of your monthly compensation which is not taxable. (MT) 2/23/23
A5: VA compensation and pension benefits are not taxable.
Enjoy your loot! (RJ) 2/23/23
A6: The VA has given me two sizeable awards in the last 20 years and I never paid a dime in taxes on the money. (DJ) 2/23/23
A7: I wish I had back pay and if I did, I sure did not get it and boy I could use some back pay now, I could hardly pay my Mortgage and no one to help. (MK) 2/28/23
A8: H*** NO. Its the same as your regular monthly pay...NO TAXES. (RL) 3/3/23