Can I deduct the tuition costs for a non-dependent? I no longer claim my son as a dependent. But I pay his college tuition. Can I claim the tuition in deductions?

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Can I deduct the tuition costs for a non-dependent? I no longer claim my son as a dependent. But I pay his college tuition. Can I claim the tuition in deductions?

Payments for qualified education expenses can only be claimed if you claim the student as a dependent. Whoever does claim the student can include what you paid.

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Can I deduct the tuition costs for a non-dependent? I no longer claim my son as a dependent. But I pay his college tuition. Can I claim the tuition in deductions?

Payments for qualified education expenses can only be claimed if you claim the student as a dependent. Whoever does claim the student can include what you paid.