topic Can I deduct the cost of my certification test that I took to become a teacher? Also, can I deduct the cost of my teaching license? in Deductions & credits

Can I deduct the cost of my certification test that I took to become a teacher? Also, can I deduct the cost of my teaching license?

mragu07 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:19:32 GMT

I had to take/pass my teaching certification test in order to graduate with my education degree.

Expenses to learn a new trade or job or to qualify for a...

Marketstar — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:19:34 GMT

Expenses to learn a new trade or job or to qualify for a new career aren't deductible.

To be deductible, your expenses must be for education that either maintains or improves your job skills, or is required by your employer or by law to keep your salary, status or job.

However, if it is a requirement of your educational curriculum, it is deductible along with your other educational expenses.

(Content added, 03/13/2017, 12:45 pm EST)

Re: Expenses to learn a new trade or job or to qualify for a...

sheshe2 — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:21:58 GMT

My daughter has paid for several certification tests in 2020. You must pass the tests and get recommended by the college when complete. The education program wants this done before graduation although some won't do it and New York State requires a teacher to have their certifications. These are costly tests.

My daughter did receive a voucher for one of the tests.

Are any of these deductible?