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Massachusetts trust deductions

Ruth1
Level 4

Complex trust final year. Taxpayer wants to take tax prep fees from P/y as a deduction.

I don't see any language that specifically excludes this in my research but I also don't see any language or a place in Lacerte to deduct it either. Can anyone weigh in on this please?

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BobKamman
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Form 2 Instructions, Page 24:

Note: None of the following expenses are deductible on Form 2: estate  administrative expenses, executor’s expenses, executor’s commissions, attorney fees, accountant fees, and tax preparer fees.

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Tax prep fees are allowable- Attorney/accountant/return preparer fees Line 14.


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Ruth1
Level 4

Yes, thank you.  I am familiar with the Federal deduction. I am asking about the state of MA. 

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BobKamman
Level 15

Form 2 Instructions, Page 24:

Note: None of the following expenses are deductible on Form 2: estate  administrative expenses, executor’s expenses, executor’s commissions, attorney fees, accountant fees, and tax preparer fees.

sjrcpa
Level 15

Sorry. I didn't pick up on the MA part.


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Ruth1
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Sure thing. No problem. Thanks for responding. 

Ruth1
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Excellent. Thanks. That did the trick .

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