I currently work at a private Montessori school as a substitute and a after school care provider. At the this past October I began taking from a online Montessori certification course so I could possibly be a full time teacher at the school. The school I am taking is headquartered in Canada and does not proved any tax forms. My question is whether I can deduct or get any sort of credit for my tuition?
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It is not likely that the certification course would be deductible if it was taken from the Montessori school itself. Education expense deductions are available if certain conditions apply. If you are only taking one course toward a certification, you would not qualify for the American Opportunity Credit. However, the Lifetime Learning Credit may be taken only if the following criteria are met:
It is not likely that the certification course would be deductible if it was taken from the Montessori school itself. Education expense deductions are available if certain conditions apply. If you are only taking one course toward a certification, you would not qualify for the American Opportunity Credit. However, the Lifetime Learning Credit may be taken only if the following criteria are met:
Thank you for your reply. I didn't think I would be able to deduct this course but figured it was worth asking anyways.
I have another question though can the supplies bought for the after school program or the classes I substituted for count as a unreimbursed educator expense?
From TurboTax Help content: If you are a teacher, instructor, counselor, aide, or principal that works at least 900 hours in a school that provides K–12 education, you can deduct up to $250 in unreimbursed expenses for books, supplies, and equipment used in the classroom.
Assuming you meet the qualifications shown above, then you would enter your expenses by following these steps:
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