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Level 1
posted Mar 15, 2025 12:44:54 PM

I was required by my university to purchase lab materials from a certain company which was not my university. Is that a qualified education expense for the LLC?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 15, 2025 12:47:36 PM

No, for the Lifetime Learning Credit, the books and supplies must be purchased through the school to count towards the credit. 

 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 15, 2025 12:47:36 PM

No, for the Lifetime Learning Credit, the books and supplies must be purchased through the school to count towards the credit. 

 

Pub 970