topic My laptop will not cut it for my online schooling. Can I write a computer purchase off as a tax expense if it is for school? in Education https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/my-laptop-will-not-cut-it-for-my-online-schooling-can-i-write-a-computer-purchase-off-as-a-tax/01/720222#M20017 I currently have an older laptop that will not run some of the materials I will need for my course work. I would be using the PC for personal use as well. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:01:43 GMT cowboydog2016 2019-06-06T15:01:43Z My laptop will not cut it for my online schooling. Can I write a computer purchase off as a tax expense if it is for school? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/my-laptop-will-not-cut-it-for-my-online-schooling-can-i-write-a-computer-purchase-off-as-a-tax/01/720222#M20017 I currently have an older laptop that will not run some of the materials I will need for my course work. I would be using the PC for personal use as well. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:01:43 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/my-laptop-will-not-cut-it-for-my-online-schooling-can-i-write-a-computer-purchase-off-as-a-tax/01/720222#M20017 cowboydog2016 2019-06-06T15:01:43Z Yes, computers and soft ware are qualified expenses for t... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/yes-computers-and-soft-ware-are-qualified-expenses-for-t/01/720227#M20018 <P>Yes, computers and soft ware are qualified expenses for the education credits.&nbsp;</P><P>The rule is: if your computer is a necessary requirement for enrollment or attendance at an educational institution, the IRS deems it a qualifying expense. If you are using the computer simply out of convenience, it most likely does not qualify for a tax credit.<BR /></P><P>That language&nbsp;is a little wishy washy, but everybody who buys a computer while going to school is going to count it.</P><P> <SPAN> <A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/can-i-deduct-my-computer-for-school-on-taxes/L6QNESb7Q" target="_blank">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/can-i-deduct-my-computer-for-school-on-ta...</A> <BR /> </SPAN> </P> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:01:44 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/yes-computers-and-soft-ware-are-qualified-expenses-for-t/01/720227#M20018 Hal_Al 2019-06-06T15:01:44Z