I took prerequisite undergrad courses beginning 2016 (but I earned my BS in 2007). Then I started pharmacy school for another degree in the fall. Tax deductions?

[AlexisH · Accepted solution]

Are you working as well? Did you pay tuition? Did you get any scholarships? There are many factors that go into figuring if you qualify for an education benefit.

If sounds like you might be eligible for either the Lifetime Learning credit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/llc or the Tuition and Fees Deduction https://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/ch06.html. You should visit the Education Section of Turbo Tax, input all of your information, and the program will calculate the best option for you.

[vurrabazo]

I'm not working. Tuition was paid for by my family. No scholarships.

[AlexisH]

Are you being claimed as a dependent on another tax return such as your parents? How old are you?

[vurrabazo]

I don't believe I'm being claimed as a dependent. I'm 33.