Can a parent claim a purchase of pc for son who is in college?

irene-garcia · ‎June 3, 2019

Pc was purchased because he needed it for his school. if claimed where does it go in the TurboTax ? what is needed to claim it?

MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

The purchase of a PC can count as education expenses for the American Opportunity Credit. However, you can only claim it together with tuition if your son is a dependent on your tax return. You claim it as required equipment when you enter your son's form 1098-T.

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MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

The purchase of a PC can count as education expenses for the American Opportunity Credit. However, you can only claim it together with tuition if your son is a dependent on your tax return. You claim it as required equipment when you enter your son's form 1098-T.

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Can a parent claim a purchase of pc for son who is in college?