topic At 32yrs, in a master's program can I list tuition as job-related expenses on taxes? I received a 1098-T from the university and I don't qualified for AOTC or LLC credit. in Education

At 32yrs, in a master's program can I list tuition as job-related expenses on taxes? I received a 1098-T from the university and I don't qualified for AOTC or LLC credit.

salfonseca — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:19:49 GMT

My job prefers and lists a master's degree in my job description, stating that the degree will help in maintaining or improving my job skills. And not eligible for the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) or the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC)

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MinhT1 — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:27:12 GMT

No.

Up to tax year 2017, job-related expenses were deductible as an itemized deduction subject to the 2% of AGI floor.

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the itemized deductions for job-related expenses subject to the 2% of AGI floor are suspended for expenses incurred after December 31, 2017 through 2025.

Re: At 32yrs, in a master's program can I list tuition as job-related expenses on taxes? I received a 1098-T from the university and I don't qualified for AOTC or LLC credit.

Bsch4477 — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:27:30 GMT

The expenses of continuing education in your job is a deduction if you are self employed on your Sch C.

Re: At 32yrs, in a master's program can I list tuition as job-related expenses on taxes? I received a 1098-T from the university and I don't qualified for AOTC or LLC credit.

Hal_Al — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:03:41 GMT

Regular W-2 employees are not allowed to deduct job expenses, including educational expenses. The self employed may deduct such expenses if job related, including maintaining or improving job skills.