May I deduct tuition and expenses for a special school for a child with dyslexia, ADHD and other serious learning disabilities???

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"May I deduct tuition and expenses for a special school for a child with dyslexia, ADHD and other serious learning disabilities???"

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These types of deductions may be included in medical expenses.  IRS Publication 502 states that you can include in medical expenses the cost of tuition, including room and board for a child with learning disabilities.  Overcoming the learning disability must be the principle reason for attending that school.

See https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf for additional information.