DawnC
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Deductions & credits

Unfortunately, no, they don't count - it has to be K-12.   Pre-K doesn't count.  :(

 

The primary tax break for teachers is the Educator Expense Deduction.  To qualify for the Educator Expense Deduction for a given year, you must meet three criteria:

 

  1. You worked as a teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
  2. You worked at least 900 hours at a school certified by a state to provide elementary or secondary education.   This applies to public, private and religious schools.
  3. You spent money on qualified educator expenses.
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