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December 7, 2019
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Can client deduct any of his attorney fees?

  • December 7, 2019
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Client has been divorced since 2013, but has on-going case (5 yrs) regarding child custody, assets & sale of house (in ex-wife's name) but community funds were used to pay for the house.  Recently, in court, ex paid client $6500 for alimony and sale of house. Child custody still being litigated.  Client has paid $16000+ attorney fees in 2018. Lives in CA.  No deductions have been taken in the past.  Attorney receipts state: On Case, Review Case, etc.  Client's friends are telling him that their tax person is deducting attorney fees as miscellaneous deductions.

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Best answer by George4Tacks

Ask the attorney for a breakdown of the costs. If any is for the purpose of production or protection of INCOME, it will be deductible on Itemized DeductionsState Miscellaneous Deductions (Subject to 2% ..)  Other Miscellaneous. 

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George4Tacks
Level 15
December 7, 2019

Ask the attorney for a breakdown of the costs. If any is for the purpose of production or protection of INCOME, it will be deductible on Itemized DeductionsState Miscellaneous Deductions (Subject to 2% ..)  Other Miscellaneous. 

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Lance-OAuthor
Level 2
December 7, 2019
Thank you.