I am taking a certification course online. Can I add that on my income tax?

[metalbrains2005]

I signed up for online courses through a local college for a certification program. I paid in full and the amount covered the course and materials. Am I allowed to add this to my income tax?

[DianeW · Accepted solution]

Yes.  There are different ways in which you could choose to utilized education expenses.  A certification course allows you to use either:

• the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) which is used to reduce your tax liability once that is determined, or
  
• job related education through itemized deductions on Schedule A which reduces your income before tax.
• Click these links for more information.
  

• Qualified Education Expenses
  
• Tax Benefits for Education

The information below will provide another valuable resource to help you.  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300629

To start your entry in TurboTax follow these steps:

• Click on Federal Taxes
• Deductions & Credits
• Education
• Expenses and Scholarships
• Yes 
• then follow the prompts
  

[Hal_Al]

Yes, probably.

Starting in 2018,  the employee business expense deduction (including job related education) has been eliminated. However, if the course is taken at an "eligible institution" (most colleges qualify, even online courses), you may qualify for the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) tuition credit. It is a non refundable credit equal to 20% of the tuition paid (up to $10K).

In TurboTax (TT), enter at:

Federal Taxes Tab 

Deductions & Credits

-Scroll down to:

--Education

  --Education Expenses