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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 3:45:03 PM

**Tax Year 2017 and Earlier**Can I claim attorney fees paid for a divorce

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 3:45:04 PM

You can only deduct the part of the fee that was used to determine tax or tax advice. You must make a determination if any or all or the fee was used for that purpose - and divide it respectively.

Generally, divorce fees and other expenses paid in connection with divorce are not deductible. 

Exceptions: 

• Fees paid to determine tax or for tax advice on federal, state, or local taxes of any type are deductible. 

• Fees paid to get or collect alimony are deductible.


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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 3:45:04 PM

You can only deduct the part of the fee that was used to determine tax or tax advice. You must make a determination if any or all or the fee was used for that purpose - and divide it respectively.

Generally, divorce fees and other expenses paid in connection with divorce are not deductible. 

Exceptions: 

• Fees paid to determine tax or for tax advice on federal, state, or local taxes of any type are deductible. 

• Fees paid to get or collect alimony are deductible.