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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 12:32:06 PM

Can i deduct ipad and headphone purchase expenses as part of my education expenses.

i use ipad to listen to webinars for my part time graduate course,find research material etc. Can i deduct ipad and headphone purchase cost as part of education expenses?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:32:08 PM

Headphone and Ipad will be considered course materials and included in qualified education expenses only when they are required as a condition of enrollment.  

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 12:32:09 PM

thank you

New Member
Feb 25, 2021 1:07:13 AM

What do I need to provide to show it was require for school 

Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2021 5:52:21 AM

If the iPad and  headphones are mentioned in the course description or list of course materials, keep a copy of these with your tax papers.

 

@Sandy0909