Yes, you can claim it, but it should be claimed on the tax return for the year the tuition was paid. If you repay more than $3000 of wages in a subsequent year to when they were paid, you can take a deduction or credit called a claim of right. However, if you repay tuition assistance, it is not subject to the deduction or claim of right since it is not a repayment of wages.
But, the tuition is now eligible for education credits on an amended return. You can amend your tax return for the year the tuition was paid to the technical college. Only if the tuition was paid in 2021, could you can claim an education credit on this tax return. But if it was in 2020 or before, you will need to amend that year's return in order to claim an education credit.
How to amend (change or correct) a return you've already filed
What education tax credits are available?
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