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Level 2
June 7, 2019
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I am on J1 visa (resident for taxes) and my son (F1 visa, under 24yrs) is studying in the University. I paid his tuition. Can I deduct that amount from my taxes ?

  • June 7, 2019
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    Best answer by TaxGuyBill

    Because your son is not a Resident of the US, Mexico, or Canada, you can not claim him as a dependent and you do not qualify for any educational credits or deductions for him.  Sorry.

    https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000220881


    5 replies

    Level 8
    June 7, 2019
    how long has your son been on F1?
    Level 2
    June 7, 2019
    Since August (2016), he is doing a masters.  He also spent time in USA with B1 visa from January to April (2016). Can we claim a deduction for him, since IRS says that all the rules (US citizens)  apply to resident aliens. Thanks
    Level 13
    June 7, 2019
    I just want to confirm that you are a Resident for taxes:  What year did you first come to the US on your J-1 visa?

    What country is your son from?
    Level 2
    June 7, 2019
    Yes I am a resident for taxes. End of 2012. Country Venezuela
    Level 13
    June 7, 2019

    Because your son is not a Resident of the US, Mexico, or Canada, you can not claim him as a dependent and you do not qualify for any educational credits or deductions for him.  Sorry.

    https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000220881