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posted Mar 11, 2021 3:19:25 PM

Can I deduct our internet service if it was required for educational purposes due to COVID?

We had to have internet installed in order for our 3 children to do school, as well as my college courses. The school district had promotions with several internet companies, but non of these covered the area we lived.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 11, 2021 3:36:00 PM

No, it is not deductible as an education expense, nor does it qualify for the education credits.

Level 15
Mar 11, 2021 5:46:10 PM

No. Primary and secondary school expenses are not deductible.  

 

Internet is a qualified expense for the American Opportunity credit, if it wa required and you did not already have it.