Education and Work

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March 29, 2021
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My son is a high school student and has been on home studies due to COVID and we have had to buy him a Laptop as well as other items so can any of the items purchased for his schooling be deducted?

I have also been working from Home due to COVID and I would like to know if any expenses relative to my home that have increased due to working from home would be deductible?

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Bsch4477

Level 15

There is no credit or deduction for a high school student. There is no deduction for any extra expenses for working from home if you are an employee.

ReneeM7122

Level 9

Unfortunately you are correct, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the tax deductions for employees. You can only get a deduction for home office expenses and the like if you are an independent contractor. Here's a TurboTax article for employees who work from home.

High school does not count for school tax credits and / or books, supplies, etc.

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