The legal proceedings took 4 years. In that time the legal fees were not deducted. The fees were directly related to protecting my job. Had I lost I would have been unable to work.
I paid my attorney hourly and directly. The EAJA settlement check was sent to me directly.
If this is considered income can I somehow deduct it?
I view this settlement from the FAA as a reimbursement.
FAA Federal Aviation Administration.
EAJA Equal Access to Justice Act
