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Originally Posted by Shellback
Can someone please explain to me why the IRS is allowed to collect twice on SSDI attorney fees? When I was awarded SSDI last year, my attorney was paid by the SSA. My attorney will have to pay taxes on the fee's he collected so why do I have to pay the IRS for the same fee's? Please excuse me if this doesn't make sense. My new pdoc is cutting back on my meds and I am going through withdrawals right now.
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Your backpay is your total award, including attorney fees, I think. If you over the exempt amout for taxes, you will pay on the excess.