Are personal injury compensation payments taxable?

Lump sum personal injury payments in Queensland are not taxable.

However, when a person is eligible for a WorkCover payment they will receive a regular payment which stands in place of their wage or salary for the time they’re injured.

In this case, the regular workers' compensation payments are taxable as it stands in the place of a regular wage.

Read everything you need to know about workers' compensation and tax here.

Last updated:

February 22, 2024

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