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
  1. 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.
  2. Under My Return, click Federal Search
  3. Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
  4. Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field. 
  5. Complete the rest of the interview process. 
Classic
  1. 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.
  2. Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
  3. Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field. 
  4. Complete the rest of the interview process. 
Desktop
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal. 
  2. Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
  3. Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field. 
  4. Complete the rest of the interview process.