Can you take a deduction for education expenses ( textbooks) that you purchased for an adult family member ( not your dependent) who is enrolled in college?

mary-olson · ‎June 4, 2019

maglib · ‎June 4, 2019

no college expenses are limited toThe eligible student is yourself, your spouse or a dependent you list on your tax return.

The expenses you pay for the student though are eligible to be claimed by the student or parent whom is qualified to claim the student.

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maglib · ‎June 4, 2019

no college expenses are limited toThe eligible student is yourself, your spouse or a dependent you list on your tax return.

The expenses you pay for the student though are eligible to be claimed by the student or parent whom is qualified to claim the student.

I hope this helped.

**I don't work for TT. Just trying to help. All the best.
***Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post and that I solved your question
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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Can you take a deduction for education expenses ( textbooks) that you purchased for an adult family member ( not your dependent) who is enrolled in college?