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    Feb 3, 2007, 07:56 AM
    Job related expenses - H1B renewal/legal fees
    Hi there,

    I paid legal/INS fees for my H1B extension in 2006. This came out of my 2006 income earned in the us... can I claim the visa fees a work related deductible? And the legal fees as a legal expense for "doing or keeping my job" ? Thank uuu
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    Feb 3, 2007, 10:17 AM
    In my opinion, yes, they are deductible as an itemized deduction under Employee Business Expenses.

    You will need to file Form 2106 in addition to Schedule A and Form 1040.
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    Feb 12, 2007, 03:17 PM
    What's the fees for H1B renewal? I heard it was reduced but how much?

    Thank you
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    Feb 13, 2007, 10:45 AM
    I know nothing about the visa fee structure!
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    Feb 24, 2016, 10:17 PM
    To ALL concerned, my 2007 answer regarding the tax deductibility of visa fees is WRONG!

    I have since thoroughly researched this issue, and the IRS position (backed up by Tax Court rulings) is that any fees and expenses associated with visa and immigration are considered personal costs and therefore are NOT deductible!
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