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Bluesky Dahlia
April 10, 2025
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Can we deduct the legal fees associated with filing a whistleblower claim against my employer?

  • April 10, 2025
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    JohnB5677
    JohnB5677
    April 11, 2025

    Legal fees related to whistleblower claims can be deducted on your tax return.

    To post these fees

    1. Select Deductions & Credits
    2. Scroll to Other Deductions & Credits
    3. From the drop down 
    4. Choose Legal Fees 

     

     

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