I have recently had an attorney assist in my application for permanent residency in US. Since this will replace my current work TN VISA (temporary VISA), is the attorney fee a deductable expense on my tax?

Yes, on Form 2106 for Employee Business Expenses and then on Schedule A as an itemized deduction.

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Originally Posted by 4rypc

I have recently had an attorney assist in my application for permanent residency in US. Since this will replace my current work TN VISA (temporary VISA), is the attorney fee a deductable expense on my tax?

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No. You might be able to claim the work visa expenses but the expenses of acquiring permanent residency are personal expenses and not deductible.

TaxSearcher is right, and I am wrong! :-(

I misread the posting and thought you were applying for a work visa.