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ROTC paid my son some money for uniforms but it did not cover the complete costs. We pulled the money out of a Coverdell ESA so I want to be sure to show everything we can as a qualified education expense.
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Yes, you can deduct the cost of mandatory uniform items.
An appropriate category would be:
As a general rule, clothing would not be a qualified education expense, however, the military uniforms of an ROTC scholarship student attending a military college are not "optional". They are required as a condition of attendance and in the performance of the student's educational responsibilities (e.g. attending classes).
Yes, you can deduct the cost of mandatory uniform items.
An appropriate category would be:
As a general rule, clothing would not be a qualified education expense, however, the military uniforms of an ROTC scholarship student attending a military college are not "optional". They are required as a condition of attendance and in the performance of the student's educational responsibilities (e.g. attending classes).
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