I pay toward my grandson's college tuition and he is not a dependent. Can I deduct that amount?

e1scid · ‎June 5, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

No, unfortunately, you cannot deduct education expenses unless he is being claimed as a dependent on your own tax return, You are giving him a "gift" which is not deductible for you.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

No, unfortunately, you cannot deduct education expenses unless he is being claimed as a dependent on your own tax return, You are giving him a "gift" which is not deductible for you.

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I pay toward my grandson's college tuition and he is not a dependent. Can I deduct that amount?