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    Aug 29, 2013, 08:09 AM
    Recovery of Legal Fees
    I was wrongly accused of a Felony by a County Prosecutor in Michigan. The case was dismissed and all the arrest records were destroyed. This whole incident cost me $4500.00 in legal fees. Can I take the $4500.00 in fees as a tax deduction? Or, are there any other options for recovery?
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    Aug 29, 2013, 12:11 PM
    You might want to talk to a Michigan attorney about a suit for damages. It will depend on many details which you have not given us.

    Attorney fees for criminal defense are not tax deductible.
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    Aug 29, 2013, 01:48 PM
    Thank-you!!
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