Withdraw Ira Money

Question: I withdrew money from my IRA to pay a settlement, can I deduct the settlement on my taxes?
It was a fire supression settlement to put out a fire on a piece of property I own.
Answer: You have two questions. Early Withdrawal Of Ira funds. Get a pamplet on that. Go online.
What kind of settlement ?
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