What is the definition of a Variable Rate Loan? Variable rate loans are loans that have an interest rate that will fluctuate over time in line with prevailing interest rates. They generally have lower starting interest rates than fixed rate loans, but the interest rate and payment amounts can change over time. Sometimes they are also known as floating rate loans.
1 Contingent attorney fees are not deductible, but non-contingent attorney fees may be deductible. 2  Before deducting these fees, talk to a tax specialist to determine if the fees are deductible based on the details of your case.
Petitioning employer's legal fees in hiring an employee are likely to be a deductible expense; however employee's legal fees are likely to be a personal non-deductible expense. Generally, legal fees and immigration fees in connection with the adjustment of status (green card) are personal expenses and are not tax-deductible. A probable exception would be an E-1/E-2 or EB-5 visa, where costs of obtaining visa could be expensed to the business entity.