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dmules
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Medical expense deduction for tuition special needs

I have a son diagnosed with ADHD and has been sent to a private school for education. Where do I deduct tuition for this qualified school?

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KrisD
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Medical expense deduction for tuition special needs

You can deduct it as a medical expense if the doctor recommended it.

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Medical expense deduction for tuition special needs

Private school tuition isn't deductible, and its not a medical expense either, at least not on the federal return.  Your state may have something special though.
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dmules
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Medical expense deduction for tuition special needs

I was told by school that tuition qualifies as a medical expense and received a letter from them saying that.

Medical expense deduction for tuition special needs

Then it would go in as Medical Expenses in Itemized Deductions, Schedule A.   Be sure you keep that letter should IRS ever question the deduction.
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KrisD
Intuit Alumni

Medical expense deduction for tuition special needs

You can deduct it as a medical expense if the doctor recommended it.

In TurboTax Home and Business

Click PERSONAL

Deductions & Credits

Scroll down to Medical   Medical Expenses   Start

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6193847

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