How do I claim legal costs from divorce litigation in Canada, I have had a Canadian CPP & OAS pension income?

mlmintl · ‎June 2, 2020

Divorce settlement was challenged by my former, I have hired attorney in Canada and it i9s still in process, my 2019 costs we $17,500 USD.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 2, 2020

Sorry--your divorce legal fees are not deductible. That is a personal expense.

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mlmintl · ‎June 2, 2020

My lawyer in Canada advised that since I receive Canadian CPP & OAS pension the legal costs are deductible in Canada, I should be able to get that deduction in US to offset my CPP & OAS payments. Lawyer suggested to ask a tax accountant.

TomD8 · ‎June 3, 2020

See Personal Legal Expenses on Page 8 of IRS Publication 529: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p529.pdf

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How do I claim legal costs from divorce litigation in Canada, I have had a Canadian CPP & OAS pension income?