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posted Jun 6, 2019 1:42:40 AM

Can you deduct a childs college tuition from a foriegn university?

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Level 3
Jun 6, 2019 1:42:43 AM

Generally, no, in order to take a deduction the school has to be an institution eligible to participate in student aid program run by the US Dept. of Education.  Attached is a link to the list of eligible institutions.

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/eligible-educational-ins...

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Level 3
Jun 6, 2019 1:42:43 AM

Generally, no, in order to take a deduction the school has to be an institution eligible to participate in student aid program run by the US Dept. of Education.  Attached is a link to the list of eligible institutions.

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/eligible-educational-ins...