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Can I claim dependent job application expenses and dependents study related expenses?

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Best answer by xmasbaby0

No, you cannot claim anything for your dependent's job search expenses.  Job search expenses are not deductible for anyone under the new tax law.

You can claim education credits for your dependent.  

QUALIFIED EDUCATION EXPENSES

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899852-what-are-considered-qualified-education-expenses

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2976047-what-are-examples-of-education-expenses 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901172-what-education-tax-credits-are-available        2018

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit


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June 1, 2019

No, you cannot claim anything for your dependent's job search expenses.  Job search expenses are not deductible for anyone under the new tax law.

You can claim education credits for your dependent.  

QUALIFIED EDUCATION EXPENSES

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899852-what-are-considered-qualified-education-expenses

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2976047-what-are-examples-of-education-expenses 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901172-what-education-tax-credits-are-available        2018

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit


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