legal fees

[MargaretMort]

I want to be sure about this before I over-think myself. Client hired lawyer to contest SS for disability. The SSA-1099 shows net benefits of $46124. The description shows Attorney fees of $5300. The benefits include amounts paid for 2006,2007,2008.

My question is: the attorney fees goes on Sch. A, Misc. deductions subject to 2%. Correct?

I think mostly I don't think it should be subject to 2% but my reading indicates that it is.

As always, thanks for all your help. All of you have such great helps this year. I can only say, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!MM

[mcb39]

Unfortunately, I'm afraid that is where it goes. Also, don't forget to do the lump-sum averaging on that payout.

[MargaretMort]

Thanks. I did the averaging. I'll get this return finished and sit back and enjoy traveling to visit friends and family this summer. MM