Unfortunately, no.
Legal fees for employment lawsuits of this nature were deductible on federal taxes before the changes to the tax laws. Unfortunately, most legals fees and all job related expenses for W2 earners were eliminated by the new tax laws.
However, some states have not followed the federal changes.
To see if you are eligible for a state tax deduction, enter your legal expenses into the program.
Here is how:
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If you state allows the deduction, the program will automatically include it in your state tax return.
For more information, follow this link: Misc Deductions 2018
