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irenetlam
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Married but filing seperately. Doing my master degree, paid for my own tuition, can I claim tax break?

 
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Hal_Al
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Married but filing seperately. Doing my master degree, paid for my own tuition, can I claim tax break?

No. Those filing Married  filing separately (MFS) are prohibited from claiming an education deduction or credit. 

‎June 30, 2021 3:23 AM
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Married but filing seperately. Doing my master degree, paid for my own tuition, can I claim tax break?

When a married couple files separate, both of you automatically disqualify for quite a number of deductions and credits you would get if you filed a joint return. One of those things you lose out on is any and all education credits.

 

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