Maybe. The answer really depends on if you are also pursuing a credentials or degree or neither. If you are not in a program to pursue an associates, bachelors degree or some other recognized credential, you may quality to take a work-related education deduction. If taking these language classes is:
required for you to keep your present salary, status, or job;
the requirement serves a bona fide business purpose of your employer; AND
the education isn't part of a program that will qualify you for a new trade or business,
then you can deduct them as a miscellaneous itemized deduction.
You will need to itemize in order to be able to deduct your education expenses.
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Miscellaneous itemized deduction are subject to the 2% rule. For Example, if you make $100,000 and you have $3,000 in work related education expenses, you can only deduct $1,000 because the first $2,000 ($100,000 x .02) is not deductible.
If you are pursuing a degree or some type of credentials, there are more advantageous tax breaks you may be able to claim. Please read the following articles to see if any of the following apply to you:
- Education Credits
- Tuition and Fees Deduction
NOTE: In order to qualify for an education credit or tuition and fees deduction, you must meet the following requirements:
- at least a half-time course load for a minimum of one semester beginning in that year
- You must be enrolled in a program that leads to an associates or bachelors degree or some other recognized credential.
