jj7
New Member

Can i add books taken on rent from amazon.com as student tax deductible?

i was a part time student who took books on rent during my academic year. Can I add the rent for the books in tax deductibles?
MinhT
Expert Alumni

Investors & landlords

Books or course materials can be counted as education expenses only for the American Opportunity Credit.

As a part-time student, you do not qualify for the American Opportunity Credit. Therefore the cost of renting books is not deductible.

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