North Carolina § 143-166 - 6. Awards exempt from taxes.

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§ 143-166. 6. Awards exempt from taxes.

Any award made under the provisions of this Article shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any political subdivision. The Industrial Commission shall not be responsible for any determination of the validity of any claims against said awards and shall distribute the death benefit awards directly to the dependent or dependents entitled thereto under the provisions of this Article. History (1959, c. 1323, s. 1; 1965, c. 937.)

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Section 143-166 ("6. Awards exempt from taxes.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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