Can I deduct tuition for private elementary school?

[LinaJ2020]

If you are referring to the Tuition and Fees Deduction, which Congress has extended, the answer would be No.  This deduction is only for college students. However, if you have a 529 plan, you can withdraw money from the plan to pay for the private elementary school qualified expenses without paying taxes.

To read more information about the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit, click here: Credits

To read more about the Tuition and Fees Deduction, click here: Deduction

To read about 529 plan and Coverdell ESA, click here 529 plan

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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)