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Can we deduct expenses for making wills?

 
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Can we deduct expenses for making wills?

Legal fees are generally not deductible on a personal 1040 return. 

There are three significant exceptions

·         To produce or collect taxable income.

·         To determine, contest, pay, or claim a refund of any tax.

·         To receive tax advice and tax planning

Given the above, legal fees for creating wills are unfortunately not deductible.


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Marketstar
Level 7

Can we deduct expenses for making wills?

Legal fees are generally not deductible on a personal 1040 return. 

There are three significant exceptions

·         To produce or collect taxable income.

·         To determine, contest, pay, or claim a refund of any tax.

·         To receive tax advice and tax planning

Given the above, legal fees for creating wills are unfortunately not deductible.


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