Can I use a 2016 tuition expense in 2017? I had to repay a tuition assistance my Company provided because I left my job. Can I deduct this?

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Can I use a 2016 tuition expense in 2017? I had to repay a tuition assistance my Company provided because I left my job. Can I deduct this?

No - you will not be able to claim any tuition expenses related to the 2016 tax year on your 2017 tax return even if you had to payback tuition assistance to your former company in 2017.

The only way to claim 2016 expenses would be to file an amended 2016 tax return.

Click this link on How to Amend a Return You Already Filed

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Can I use a 2016 tuition expense in 2017? I had to repay a tuition assistance my Company provided because I left my job. Can I deduct this?

No - you will not be able to claim any tuition expenses related to the 2016 tax year on your 2017 tax return even if you had to payback tuition assistance to your former company in 2017.

The only way to claim 2016 expenses would be to file an amended 2016 tax return.

Click this link on How to Amend a Return You Already Filed