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huagui asked in Business & FinanceTaxesUnited States · 6 years ago

In 2015 I went through a divorce where I lost $ She lost $ Lawyer won $$ Can I deduct these bills as an itemized deduction on my taxes?

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  • Max Hoopla
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Fees to an attorney for a divorce are non-deductible personal expenses.

  • MadMan
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    No. These are personal expenses and are not deductible against your taxes.

  • Wayne Z
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Generally.....No.

    You can only deduct those legal fees specifically designated as tax advice.

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