topic I recently joined a trade union and I am taking classes. The classes do not cost money but am I able to claim the textbook costs under the Lifetime Learning Credit? in Education

I recently joined a trade union and I am taking classes. The classes do not cost money but am I able to claim the textbook costs under the Lifetime Learning Credit?

djr5252 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:30:58 GMT

Re: I recently joined a trade union and I am taking classes. The classes do not cost money but am I able to claim the textbook costs under the Lifetime Learning Credit?

Hal_Al — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:07:00 GMT

No. Books are not a qualified expenses for the LLC, unless required to be purchased from the school.

Re: I recently joined a trade union and I am taking classes. The classes do not cost money but am I able to claim the textbook costs under the Lifetime Learning Credit?

djr5252 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:09:15 GMT

Thank you for the response. I am employed by a company that is a part of the trade union. I am required to complete classes in an accredited program that requires me to purchase textbooks. I am filing a 1040 as an employee.

Re: I recently joined a trade union and I am taking classes. The classes do not cost money but am I able to claim the textbook costs under the Lifetime Learning Credit?

Hal_Al — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:29:13 GMT

"requires me to purchase textbooks" does not qualify for the LLC.