topic Education deduction in Deductions & credits

Education deduction

NeilHandyside — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:16:30 GMT

My daughter has decided to return to college. I am paying for her tuition. Can I deduct any of this even if she is no longer a dependent?

DoninGA — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:18:08 GMT

No, you cannot. If the student is not your dependent you cannot claim any education expenses for the student on your tax return.

NeilHandyside — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:07:38 GMT

Thanks,