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posted Feb 5, 2023 3:06:33 PM

Student Teacher for Spring Semestser 2022

I was in a program for my college; during my last semester I was a student teacher, as well as a full time student for the university, my main question is: Since I was a student teacher and I helped by supplies for the class that we needed for activities and such; as well as had to buy some new clothes/shoes to be professional at this job I didn't get paid for, can I use the teacher deduction for expenses if I wasn't a legal teacher and only a student teacher? 

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Expert Alumni
Feb 5, 2023 3:54:37 PM

It does not seem like you would qualify. 

 

According to the IRS:

"Eligible educators include anyone who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during the school year. Both public and private school educators qualify."

 

Educators can deduct the unreimbursed cost of:

  • Books, supplies and other materials used in the classroom.
  • Equipment, including computer equipment, software and services.
  • COVID-19 protective items to stop the spread of the disease in the classroom. This includes face masks, disinfectant for use against COVID-19, hand soap, hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, tape, paint or chalk to guide social distancing, physical barriers, such as clear plexiglass, air purifiers and other items recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Professional development courses related to the curriculum they teach or the students they teach"