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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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KatrinaB
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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?

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

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KatrinaB
Intuit Alumni

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?

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

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