MinhT
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Deductions & credits

Yes, you can claim the Educator Expense deduction of $250 if you are an eligible educator.

You're an eligible educator if, for the tax year you're a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for at least 900 hours a school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined under state law.

Please also see this IRS document for more information:

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc458.html



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