I paid for 3 classes through the AAPC for medical coding. Can I deduct that? I haven't gotten a 1098 from them and it's not a 'school' per say

[Melaine]

You may be able to claim these as an Education Deduction if you itemize your deductions, and you can do so whether you received a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement from your school or not. However, these expenses, isn't required by your employer or the law, it can be qualifying work-related education only if it maintains or improves skills needed in your present work.  To enter for this deduction use the following steps:

1. Select Federal Taxes
2. Select Deductions & Credits
3. Select I'll choose what I work on
4. Select Visit All beside Education

Follow the directions in the software to enter the amount you paid and you will eventually get to the Education Deduction page.  To learn more, visit IRS Business Deduction For Work Related Education.