Higher Education Expenses

[salbrecht0626]

I live in Connecticut and my daughter goes to school at McGill in Montreal Canada. Can I deduct the money I send her for rent (apartment) and food? If so where do I add that to Turbo Tax.

[DoninGA]

Those are living expenses and not eligible education expenses.  Living expenses are not deductible on tax return.

[salbrecht0626]

McGill only offers dorms to 1st year students. She has no choice but to have an apartment. With no other options I would think that all or a portion of what I pay would be deductible.

[DoninGA]

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@salbrecht0626 wrote:

McGill only offers dorms to 1st year students. She has no choice but to have an apartment. With no other options I would think that all or a portion of what I pay would be deductible.

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IRS website for Qualified Education Expenses - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/qualified-ed-expenses

Expenses that Do Not Qualify

Even if you pay the following expenses to enroll or attend the school, the following are not qualified education expenses:

• Room and board
• Insurance
• Medical expenses (including student health fees)
• Transportation
• Similar personal, living or family expenses