Union dues are not deductible on a federal income tax return for employees, but self-employed workers can deduct them as an ordinary business expense on Schedule C under IRC Section 162.

Funeral expenses are not deductible on a personal income tax return, but they are deductible on the federal estate tax return (Form 706) when paid from or charged against the estate.

Attorney fees are not tax-deductible as a personal expense, but they are deductible when directly tied to a business, rental property, or a qualifying legal claim such as an employment discrimination or whistleblower case.

Best Egg edges Prosper on price with a lower APR floor and a lower origination fee ceiling, while Prosper offers nearly twice the tenure plus DC coverage and disclosed late fee terms. Both score mostly recommended on SuperMoney, so the decision rests on whether you weight cost margin or platform tenure more heavily.

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