DaveF1006
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

Yes, according to the State of Maryland in its website:

 

If you are a qualified teacher, you may be able to claim a credit against your State tax liability for tuition paid to take graduate-level courses required to maintain certification. This credit applies to individuals who:

  • Currently hold a standard professional certificate or an advanced professional certificate;
  • Are employed by a county/city board of education in Maryland, a state or local correctional facility, or a juvenile correctional facility as listed below in the note;
  • Teach in a public school or qualified facility and receive a satisfactory performance;
  • Successfully complete the graduate courses with a grade of B or better; and
  • Have not been fully reimbursed by the state/county/city for these expenses.

Although it does not specifically say, I would imagine those graduate courses would need to be offered at a qualified college or university and not through a private company, unless it was accredited.

 

@Katcar766 

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