Can I deduct tools and welding supplies that I had to purchase in 2016 for my college courses?

[LinaJ2018]

Yes, you can deduct them if they are needed or required for a course of study whether or not the materials are purchased from the educational institution.

To enter your supplies information in TurboTax online program, go to:

1. After sign into your account and select Take me to my return 

2.  At the right upper corner, in the search box , type in 1098t and Enter 

3.  Select Jump to form 1098T 

4.  On screen, "Do you want to enter your higher education expenses?" answer Yes. 

5.  Go through the step-by-step interview questions/ screens

6.  On screen, "Did you get a 1098-T from school for 2016?" select your answer, continue to follow the 

     step-by-step interview questions

7. On screen, Did You Pay for Books or Materials to Attend School?, answer Yes to enter your information