My son attends a private school. Can I claim his tuition? If so where do I enter it?

[bhspep]

He is 2.

[macuser_22]

No you cannot.  The only educational credits are for college level education.   There are no credits for K-12 (or preschool) education.   However, preschool daycare might qualify for the  child care credit if the child care was necessary for you (and your spouse if marred) to work.

[bwa]

For federal tax purposes, only college level courses are eligible for education credits.

Only a few states may have a tuition deduction for private schooling. If so, you will be asked during the state interview. Those states include:

• Indiana
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Minnesota, and
• Wisconsin (Wisconsin's was not in effect until 2014.)

[re2boys]

Withdrawals from a Coverdell ESA can be used for k-12 education.  Do NOT confuse these with 529 plans, they have many more limitations than 529 plans.  Essentially, you can make non-deductible contributions to a Coverdell and use the withdrawals and earnings for qualified k-12 education expenses federal tax free.

[SweetieJean]

Child is 2, so is less than "K" age.