<prompt> Human: So in 2015, I was delivered an SOR in regards to denying me a security clearance. I of course opted to appeal, because of the fact that developing my current position pretty much requires a security clearance. I hired an excellent lawyer and won the appeal thank goodness. Would I be able to deduct these legal fees on my taxes this year?  <response>: Do you itemize currently?In general, you can deduct as employee business expenses any legal fees related to your job, but you have to itemize, and you can only deduct the portion that exceeds 2 of AGI. 