I finished a Master's degree in 2016 but didn't pay tuition expenses until 1/9/2017. Can I included this as a qualified education expense for 2016?

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I finished a Master's degree in 2016 but didn't pay tuition expenses until 1/9/2017. Can I included this as a qualified education expense for 2016?

No you cannot. They must be paid in 2016 to be deducted on your 2016 tax return.

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I finished a Master's degree in 2016 but didn't pay tuition expenses until 1/9/2017. Can I included this as a qualified education expense for 2016?

No you cannot. They must be paid in 2016 to be deducted on your 2016 tax return.

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