debobber
New Member

Education Expenses for Self Employed

My wife is a licensed massage therapist and attended many courses in 2018 to enhance her skills and learn new techniques.  Can these educational expenses ($8K) be deducted?  She is self-employed with no employees.  Where is the best place to enter this deduction to maximize a refund?

 

Thanks!

MargaretL
Expert Alumni

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Yes, your wife can deduct the education expenses since they were for education that maintains or improves her occupation. She would deduct them as her self-employment expenses. Please see details here if you'd like to read them. 

Good luck with her business!