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posted Oct 30, 2019 5:46:46 PM

I was wrongfully garnashied and had to hire a lawyer to represent me. In arbitration I won. Since this was work related can I expense the legal fees?

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Oct 30, 2019 5:46:47 PM

Yes, you are able to claim this legal expense fee on your income tax return.  You would claim it as an employment expense on your return.

https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/are-all-legal-fees-fully-tax-deductible-6542