https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/nyc-doe-continuing-education/01/603139#M16614 Can I deduct professional development courses that I paid for out of pocket? Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:42:49 GMT chantey319 2019-06-06T05:42:49Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/nyc-doe-continuing-education/01/603139#M16614 Can I deduct professional development courses that I paid for out of pocket? Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:42:49 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/nyc-doe-continuing-education/01/603139#M16614 chantey319 2019-06-06T05:42:49Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/according-to-the-irs-for-it-to-be-deductible-your-expen/01/603143#M16615 <P>According to the IRS, for it to be deductible, your expenses must be for education that&nbsp;</P> <P>1. maintains or improves your job</P> <P>2. is required by your employer or law to keep your salary, status, or job.&nbsp;</P> <P>You will only be able to deduct your continuing education as <B>Job-Related Expense. </B></P> <P>In TurboTax, please do the following:</P> <UL> <LI><B>Federal Taxes</B></LI> <LI><B>Deductions &amp; Credits</B></LI> <LI> <B>Employment Expenses,</B> click <B>Show more</B> </LI> <LI> <B>Job Expenses for W-2 Income, </B>click <B>Start</B> </LI> <LI><B>Follow a couple of prompts until you see the Job-Related Expenses page, type in your description</B></LI> </UL> <P> <BR /> </P><BR /><BR /><BR /> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:42:50 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/according-to-the-irs-for-it-to-be-deductible-your-expen/01/603143#M16615 NicoleU 2019-06-06T05:42:50Z