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Can I deduct my tuition from a non accredited program that is from an accredited University?

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:29:01 GMT

I'm currently in an intensive program that provides a certificate of completion not a degree. They said that they do not provide 1098-T because it is a "continuing education" program. But they are connected to an accredited University. Is there any way I can deduct my education since it costs about $10,000?

What's the program for? Is it related to your current emp...

Rainman12 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:29:03 GMT

What's the program for? Is it related to your current employment?

It's for web development. It is not related to my current...

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:29:05 GMT

It's for web development. It is not related to my current employment. I'm making a career change after the program.

1) You can Not claim an itemized deduction as business ex...

Rainman12 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:29:07 GMT

1) You can Not claim an itemized deduction as business expense, because it qualifies you for a new line of work.

2) Since you have a tuition receipt from an accredited institution, you can claim either Lifetime Learning Credit or Tuition and Fees Deduction. However ...

3) As there is no 1098-T, you should expect IRS to take longer to process than most claims, and they may request proof of payment (tuition receipt) ...

Rules are in IRS Pub 970. Link: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.html

Re: Can I deduct my tuition from a non accredited program that is from an accredited University?

Sambo20 — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:52:42 GMT

So if I am attending a non-accredited school there is no way to claim tuition for a reimbursement or credit of any kind?

Re: Can I deduct my tuition from a non accredited program that is from an accredited University?

MarilynG1 — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:50:02 GMT

@Sambo20 You may qualify for a Lifetime Learning Credit for any Education Expenses you paid, even if you don't have a 1098-T.

Click this link for more info on claiming the Lifetime Learning Credit.