daliashehata
Level 2

My client sued his company and won. The lawyer took a big portion of the settlement. Can he deduct the lawyer's fee from the amount he reports?

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15

What is he reporting?   What did he get paid for?


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BobKamman
Level 15

Since workers compensation is not taxable, expenses to collect it are nondeductible.