Can you claim Private School Tuition?

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

For federal tax purposes, education expenses (of any kind) for K-12 grades are not deductible. Some states do offer the deduction, be sure to go through your state interview questions. 

Private school post-secondary tuition may be deductible if is paid to a qualified school.  A qualified school is any college, university, or other post-secondary educational institution eligible to participate in a student aid program Administered by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Please check online, using U.S. Federal Student Aid link to check if your private school is qualified educational institution for tax education purposes.

Note:  You may be able to deduct tuition as Dependent Care Credit if it was paid in order for you to work or go to school as a full-time student.