PTIN Seal

Divorce & Marriage Issues

  1. PTINdirectory
  2. Tax Knowledge Database
  3. Divorce & Marriage Issues
  4. Legal fees associated with divorce

Legal fees associated with divorce

Legal fees for the divorce itself and the property settlement are not deducible. However, legal fees to collect taxable income such as alimony are deductible as miscellaneous itemized deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A.

Need Professional Help?

If you need help with "Divorce & Marriage Issues" or have other tax questions, we can help you find a local licensed tax preparer for a free, no-obligation consultation.