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If I am going to school for something work related, can I use my tuition in the education expenses on the work deduction portion?

 
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Hal_Al
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If I am going to school for something work related, can I use my tuition in the education expenses on the work deduction portion?

Regular W-2 employees are no longer (since 2018) allowed to deduct job expenses, including education. If you're self employed, you can deduct the cost, as a business expense, on schedule C.

If the courses were taken at a recognized college or vocational school (educational institutions eligible to participate in the student aid programs administered by the Department of Education),  you can, instead,  take  the Lifetime Learning Credit (but not the American Opportunity credits) 

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DawnC
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If I am going to school for something work related, can I use my tuition in the education expenses on the work deduction portion?

No.  Job-related expenses are not deductible for most taxpayers.   If you have education expenses on a 1098-T, they get entered into the Education section of the Deductions & Credits area of TurboTax.   To enter your tuition statement, search for 1098-T and use the Go To link that appears.     What education tax credits are available?

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Hal_Al
Level 15
Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee

If I am going to school for something work related, can I use my tuition in the education expenses on the work deduction portion?

Regular W-2 employees are no longer (since 2018) allowed to deduct job expenses, including education. If you're self employed, you can deduct the cost, as a business expense, on schedule C.

If the courses were taken at a recognized college or vocational school (educational institutions eligible to participate in the student aid programs administered by the Department of Education),  you can, instead,  take  the Lifetime Learning Credit (but not the American Opportunity credits) 

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