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    Jan 20, 2010, 11:48 AM
    Do I take bankruptcy fees off when filinf taxes
    When filing taxes this year, do I get to claim the lawyer fees for filing bankruptcy last year?
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    Jan 20, 2010, 09:53 PM
    Bankruptcy legal fees and court costs are not allowable tax deductions. In fact, there are very few legal fees that may be deducted. Bankruptcy, however, is not one of them.
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