IRS logo PrintHelpGlossaryReferences
  Standard and Itemized Deductions
  Miscellaneous Deductions  PreviousNext

Nondeductible Miscellaneous Expenses

Examples of nondeductible expenses include:

  • Burial or funeral expenses
  • Wedding expenses
  • Fees and licenses, such as car or marriage licenses and dog tags
  • Fines and penalties, such as parking tickets
  • Home repairs, insurance, and rent
  • Illegal bribes and kickbacks
  • Insurance premiums
  • Losses from the sale of a taxpayer's home, furniture, or personal car
  • Lost or misplaced money or property
  • Personal legal expenses
  • Commuting expenses to and from work
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: Is the attorney fee for a will considered a personal legal expense?

ANSWER: Yes, so it is not deductible.

Form 1040's Schedule A, lines 21-28
 ExitHome  Click Next to check what you've learned.  Page 99 of 144  PreviousNext