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posted Jun 1, 2019 11:03:38 AM

If I am a dependent college student and my parents paid my tuition and fees but I bought my books and materials can I still claim the expenses for the books on my taxes?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:03:39 AM

No, the IRS will not allow a dependent to claim an education credit for any qualifying educational expenses.

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:03:39 AM

No, the IRS will not allow a dependent to claim an education credit for any qualifying educational expenses.