I received a settlement for back wages and issued a W2. I was also issued a 1099 Misc for attorney fees (box 13). The employer issued two separate checks thus the attorney fees never passed through me. It appears I need to file the amount of the attorney fees as above the line deduction per 62(e). This seems to be clear as mud 🤔 HR Block wants to place this as income then add the expense on schedule A yet that appears illegal. Turbo Tax had me place above the line as referenced above. I need help, much appreciated.
