I pay a tuition for my son to go to a private school. This year he is in K4 which is before kindergarten (K5). Could I use this on my taxes this year? I live in Kentucky.

[xmasbaby0]

EDUCATION EXPENSES

Education expenses for grades K-12 are not deductible on your Federal return, whether for private, public, or home schooling, nor are the expenses for tutoring, after school lessons or after school activities, such as dance lessons, sports, etc.  Some states allow deductions/credits for K-12 education and/or home schooling expenses; if your state has these deductions available, you will be prompted to enter them when you prepare your state return.  (As far as I know, the states that offer any sort of K-12 deductions/credits are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Louisiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin)

[Critter]

Starting in  2018 you can take distributions from 529 plans for private schools from grade school thru college.

[clifton-leslie0]

but can I use it this year since it was not a required grade?

[xmasbaby0]

Was he there so that you could work?

[clifton-leslie0]

yes he was

[Critter]

Ok then the preschool costs can be used for the Day Care Credit form 2441.