Deducting unlawful discrimination legal fees in TaxAct
If you’ve spent money on attorney fees or court costs related to a claim of unlawful discrimination, you may be able to claim a deduction for those expenses on the tax return that you file with TaxAct. Before starting, consult Publication 525 to determine if you can claim a deduction of this type. If you meet the requirements, proceed below.
Online
Dashboard
- From within your TaxAct return, click Resources.
- On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
- Under My Return, click Federal Search.
- Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
- Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field.
- Complete the rest of the interview process.
Classic
- From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
- On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
- Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
- Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field.
- Complete the rest of the interview process.
Desktop
- From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
- Click the Other Adjustments drop-down, then click Other Adjustments.
- Enter the amount in the Qualified attorney fees paid after 10/22/2004 for unlawful discrimination field.
- Complete the rest of the interview process.