topic Took Massage certification. Not eligible for a Credit. Can it be deducted from self employment as business expense even if business opened 5 months later but same year in Business & farm

Took Massage certification. Not eligible for a Credit. Can it be deducted from self employment as business expense even if business opened 5 months later but same year

Knollie — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:53:15 GMT

Not eligible institution for Life Learning Credit. Already declaring a loss because of start up but wondering if I can add this $4k state certification toward massage degree.

Re: Took Massage certification. Not eligible for a Credit. Can it be deducted from self employmen...

ColeenD3 — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:00:17 GMT

No, education for the purposes of entering a new profession is not deductible.

To be deductible, your expenses must be for education that (1) maintains or improves skills needed in your present work or (2) a law requires to keep your present salary, status or job. However, even if the education meets either of these tests, the education can't be part of a program that will qualify you for a new trade or business or that you need to meet the minimal educational requirements of your present trade or business.

Work-related Education

Re: Took Massage certification. Not eligible for a Credit. Can it be deducted from self employmen...

Knollie — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:02:58 GMT

Terrific help