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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:01:50 PM

Can I claim my purchases as a preschool teacher?

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Jun 5, 2019 11:01:51 PM

I'm sorry, but you cannot.

According to the IRS' Tax Topic 458, Educator Expense Deduction,

You're an eligible educator if, for the tax year you're a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for at least 900 hours a school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined under state law.