Can landlord deduct unpaid utilities out of paid rent?

In 2007 my employer sponsored me for an H1B visa. We made an agreement that I would pay all of the lawyer fees for filing the H1B visa with the immigration office. Am I able to deduct the legal fees I paid? Where do I enter the deduction? On Schedule A Employee Business Expenses Line 7 'Other' or...

I moved to NY from California in late July of '07 to start a new job. My wife was originally going to move out with me, but has been unable to gain employement in NY. The new plan is for me to move back to CA in the next couple of months. We own a home in CA for which we pay a mortgage, and I pay...

I am divorced. My daughter is a full time college student. Her father and I share her college expenses. We also alternate years when we claim her as a dependent. This is his year to do so. Are there any deductions related to her tuition that I can claim?

What are the tricks/traps in deducting the hefty tax paid on a new car bought in 2007? Thanks

I live in Dallas, Texas. I am billed separately for my wastewater, which is not included in the rent. I paid my rent and seven days later the manager tells me she cannot take partial payment for the rent because the wastewater was not included in the payment. Now she wants rent, wastewater, and...