A brief summary of Berkshire Hathaway Structured Settlements (“BHGSS”):
- Structured settlement payments from physical injuries or worker’s compensation are typically tax-exempt. However, settlements based on other circumstances are taxable, and BHGSS will provide 1099 paperwork for these.
- Yes, you can sell your Berkshire Hathaway structured settlement annuity payments, but you’ll receive less than the original amount.
Berkshire Hathaway Group Structured Settlements (BHGSS) is an Omaha, Nebraska-financial services company that issues payments according to settlement agreements on behalf of defendants or their insurers in personal physical injury or workers’ compensation cases. Alternatively, payments may be issued by National Indemnity Company (“NICO”), BHGSS’ reinsurance company.
Taxes on Structured Settlement Payments
Payments that are based on physical injury, including wrongful death, and worker’s compensation are not normally taxable. Structured settlement payments that are based on other things are taxable. BHGSS will issue 1099 paperwork in the latter case. You can always contact them for clarification on the tax status of your settlement.
A Letter From Berkshire Hathaway
Did you receive a letter from Berkshire Hathaway about not selling your structured settlement? If we you received this letter and have questions about your settlement or its value, we are happy to help.
Can You Sell Your Berkshire Hathaway Structured Settlement?
Yes, you can sell rights to your Berkshire Hathaway structured settlement annuity payments. Selling payments will result in the rights holder receiving less money than that contracted payment amount because of factors like the time value of money, transaction fees, and profit margin.
Contact us if you’d like a free quote for some or all of your payment rights by completing the form that appears on this page or calling us at (877) 547-3672.
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Berkshire Hathaway Group’s Contact Information
BHG Structured Settlements, Inc.
Suite 1400
1314 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 916-3100