@SureJan85 wrote:
It was a wage claim, that the company basically did not pay what was owed. I was told that wage claims count as unlawful discrimination.
Whoever told you that might be relying on Section 62 (specifically, Section 62(e)(18(ii).
See https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/62
Otherwise, your legal expenses would not be deductible (above the line or as an itemized deduction).
You might want to get some clarification on this and a statement in writing from the legal team that handled your case (and also consult with a local tax professional).
