If I am getting Social Security and I worked a little in 2025 can I claim any room and board I paid?

kylmanend · ‎March 12, 2026

Do I need to report room and board if I am getting Social Security?

Hal_Al · ‎March 12, 2026

You posted in the education section. Being on social security does not affect the tax benefits for education. Room and board (R&B) are not qualified expenses for a tuition credit or tax free scholarship. R&B are qualified expenses for a 529 plan distribution.

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MinhT1 · ‎March 12, 2026

No.

Room and board are personal expenses and are not tax deductible.

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Hal_Al · ‎March 12, 2026

You posted in the education section. Being on social security does not affect the tax benefits for education. Room and board (R&B) are not qualified expenses for a tuition credit or tax free scholarship. R&B are qualified expenses for a 529 plan distribution.

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If I am getting Social Security and I worked a little in 2025 can I claim any room and board I paid?