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Are attorney fees to get social security/disability benefits no longer tax deductible?

jeanmarc
Level 4

From what I understand, as of 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act got rid of this and attorney fees can no longer be claimed. I just want to make sure that is correct. Thanks!

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Correct. Misc itemized dedcuctions subject to 2% AGI limit are no longer deductible.

The more I know, the more I don't know.

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Correct. Misc itemized dedcuctions subject to 2% AGI limit are no longer deductible.

The more I know, the more I don't know.

But, are they deductible for New York State itemized deductions? Are they still deductible for state itemized deductions even though they are not deductible on the Federal Schedule A?

sjrcpa
Level 15

Social Security is not taxed by NY, so expenses to receive this income are not deductible.

The more I know, the more I don't know.

Thank you very much.