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Class action settlements, explained.

Plain-English guides to no proof settlements, open claims, taxes and getting paid. Updated October 20, 2026.

No proof settlements

No proof class action settlements

Which settlements pay without a receipt, how much they pay, and the rules you agree to when you file.

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Open settlements

Open class action settlements to join

Every current settlement we've verified, sorted by deadline, plus the top payouts and state-only cases.

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Taxes

Are class action settlements taxable?

What the IRS looks at, which payments count as income, and the new $2,000 Form 1099 threshold.

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Unclaimed money

Unclaimed class action settlement money

Why most people never claim, what happens to the leftover money, and how to find yours.

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Lawsuits to join

How to join a class action lawsuit

The difference between a lawsuit and a settlement, every stage in between, and when you can file.

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Amazon

Amazon class action settlements

Where the $2.5B Prime refunds stand, the returns settlement you can still file, and the Alexa case.

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Payout date

When do class action settlements pay out?

The steps between filing a claim and getting paid, how long each one takes, and how to check your status.

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Check eligibility

How to check if you're part of a class action

Read the class definition, find your notice, and check every open settlement for the companies you use.

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Missed deadline

Missed a class action claim deadline?

When late claims are accepted, what to try, and how to catch the next deadline in time.

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Average payout

How much do class action settlements pay?

Real per-person payouts, why they vary, and the open settlements with the biggest published amounts.

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Opt out vs. claim

Opt out or file a claim?

Filing, opting out, objecting or doing nothing: what each choice gets you and gives up.

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