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    Feb 21, 2007, 05:42 PM
    H1B attoney fees
    Hi,
    I am an Indian citizen, was on OPT till sep 2006 and on H1B from oct 2006. I paid the INS and attorney fees for my H1B application . Can I use it as a deduction.

    Thanks in advance,
    Leks
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    Feb 22, 2007, 11:20 PM
    Leks:

    Yes, but only as an itemized deduction under employee business expense.
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