Originally Posted by Mz Migraine

See this where I am confused. Why should you pay taxes on $$$ that you never received? You pay the IRS income that you received.

Example: Your SS back pay that you got in your hand was $30k. SS had already deducted AND paid your attorney his portion. Your attorney will be taxed for his/her portion.



Like the other poster indicated, fill out the long form (1040) & complete the itemized deduction form. Deduct the attorney fees.


Another thing to consider, did you elect to have the FEDS deduct taxes from your SSD check?

I sure as hell didn't.