Deducting unlawful discrimination legal fees in TaxAct
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If you've spent money on attorney fees or court costs related to a claim of unlawful discrimination, you may be able to claim a deduction for those expenses on the tax return that you file with TaxAct. Before starting, consult Publication 525 to determine if you can claim a deduction of this type. If you meet the requirements, proceed below.
Online
Dashboard
From within your TaxAct return, click Resources.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Under My Return, click Federal Search.
Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field.
Complete the rest of the interview process.
Classic
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field.
Complete the rest of the interview process.
Desktop
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field.
Complete the rest of the interview process.
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