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June 6, 2019
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Medical expense deduction for tuition special needs

  • June 6, 2019
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I have a son diagnosed with ADHD and has been sent to a private school for education. Where do I deduct tuition for this qualified school?

Best answer by KrisD15

You can deduct it as a medical expense if the doctor recommended it.

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Lisa995
Alumni - Champ
Alumni - Champ
June 6, 2019
Private school tuition isn't deductible, and its not a medical expense either, at least not on the federal return.  Your state may have something special though.
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dmulesAuthor
Level 2
June 6, 2019
I was told by school that tuition qualifies as a medical expense and received a letter from them saying that.
Lisa995
Alumni - Champ
Alumni - Champ
June 6, 2019
Then it would go in as Medical Expenses in Itemized Deductions, Schedule A.   Be sure you keep that letter should IRS ever question the deduction.
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KrisD15
KrisD15Answer
Level 15
June 6, 2019

You can deduct it as a medical expense if the doctor recommended it.

In TurboTax Home and Business

Click PERSONAL

Deductions & Credits

Scroll down to Medical   Medical Expenses   Start

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6193847

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