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    feyeberjim Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 26, 2008, 05:14 PM
    Is this a legal tax deduction?
    My Pay Is Being Garnisheered Due To A Judgement From A Medical Procedure, I Will Get To Go To Court To Contesst The Judgement Next Month, But In 2007 I Was Garnisheered Almost 6,700 Dollars, Can I Deduct This As A Medical Etc, Please Let Me Know Sincerely. Thanks To Any And All.
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    Apr 16, 2008, 11:23 AM
    No, it is NOT a medical deduction. It is a collected debt.
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