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    Feb 17, 2007, 01:21 AM
    Permanent residency application and tax deduction
    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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    Feb 17, 2007, 07:01 AM
    Yes, on Form 2106 for Employee Business Expenses and then on Schedule A as an itemized deduction.
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    Feb 17, 2007, 01:18 PM
    Quote 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?
    No. You might be able to claim the work visa expenses but the expenses of acquiring permanent residency are personal expenses and not deductible.
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    Feb 17, 2007, 04:50 PM
    TaxSearcher is right, and I am wrong! :-(

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