If you won a judgment or received a settlement for a claim of unlawful discrimination, you may be able to deduct the attorney fees and court costs involved in the lawsuit as an adjustment to your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
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To claim this deduction, your situation must meet all the following requirements:
- The lawsuit is for an unlawful discrimination claim.
- Your claim must fall under provisions of federal, state or local laws listed in the Internal Revenue Code section 62(e), be a claim against the U.S. government or fall under Section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act.
- You must pay the attorney fees or court costs yourself or they must be paid on your behalf.
- The judgment or settlement occurred after Oct. 22, 2004.
- Your deduction can’t exceed the amount of any judgment or settlement you received, and included as income in your federal income tax return for the tax year.
Source: irs.gov
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