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Client has been divorced since 2013, but has on-going case (5 yrs) regarding child custody, assets & sale of house (in ex-wife's name) but community funds were used to pay for the house. Recently, in court, ex paid client $6500 for alimony and sale of house. Child custody still being litigated. Client has paid $16000+ attorney fees in 2018. Lives in CA. No deductions have been taken in the past. Attorney receipts state: On Case, Review Case, etc. Client's friends are telling him that their tax person is deducting attorney fees as miscellaneous deductions.
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Ask the attorney for a breakdown of the costs. If any is for the purpose of production or protection of INCOME, it will be deductible on Itemized Deductions, State Miscellaneous Deductions (Subject to 2% ..) Other Miscellaneous.
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