Legal expenses are generally deductible if they have a business purpose; they are generally not deductible if they originate from a personal transaction.

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Legal expenses incurred for business purposes are generally deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. However, legal expenses related to personal matters, such as divorce or a dispute over personal property, are generally not deductible.

Legal Expenses Are Generally Deductible If They Have a Business