I am starting a business as a musician. My first year I paid to go to summer program. Could i put the tuition and expenses down on my taxes?

[MinhT · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can claim the tuition and expenses if the program helped you maintain or improve your skills in your domain of activity. The expenses must be directly related to the program and must not include anything spent on leisure or personal needs.

Please read this IRS document for more information:

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc513