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Can I deduct legal fees for help with an application for medical assistance for my husband? The M.A. was awarded.

 
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Can I deduct legal fees for help with an application for medical assistance for my husband? The M.A. was awarded.

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

There are three significant exceptions

  • To produce or collect income that must be included in your gross income,

  • To manage, conserve, or maintain property held for producing such income, or

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

Given the above, your legal fee would not be deductible.


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Can I deduct legal fees for help with an application for medical assistance for my husband? The M.A. was awarded.

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

There are three significant exceptions

  • To produce or collect income that must be included in your gross income,

  • To manage, conserve, or maintain property held for producing such income, or

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

Given the above, your legal fee would not be deductible.


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Can I deduct legal fees for help with an application for medical assistance for my husband? The M.A. was awarded.

Thanks. That's what I expected.

Can I deduct legal fees for help with an application for medical assistance for my husband? The M.A. was awarded.

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