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Can I deduct expenses to become a personal trainer from my day job income? The two lines of work are not related.

I used my day job income income to pay for the personal trainer training.
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Can I deduct expenses to become a personal trainer from my day job income? The two lines of work are not related.

No, you cannot deduct expenses to become a personal trainer.

Job related expenses are no longer deductible, even if related to your current profession.

Expenses to become a personal trainer would not qualify for the current educational credits.

Follow this link for more information: IRS on Education

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