Are Taekwondo classes for minor children deductible?

[gridmama]

I pay for my grandkids to attend taekwondo classes (I have custody) and want to know if I can deduct any of the expenses. Cost of Uniforms, belts, testing fees.

[re2boys · Accepted solution]

NO, the cost of recreational activities for dependents is not a legitimate deduction.

The exception would be if the classes were for child care to allow you ( and husband if married )to earn income. The child would need to be under 13 for the cost of the child care to be claimed.  Uniforms and other fees would not be deductible.

See:https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/deducting-summer-camps-and-daycare-with-the-child-and-de...

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[xmasbaby0]

No, sorry.  

Education expenses for grades K-12 are not deductible on your Federal return, whether for private, public, or home schooling, nor are the expenses for tutoring, after school lessons or after school activities, such as dance lessons, sports, etc.  Some states allow deductions/credits for K-12 education and/or home schooling expenses; if your state has these deductions available, you will be prompted to enter them when you prepare your state return.  (As far as I know, the states that offer any sort of K-12 deductions/credits are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Louisiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin)