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SarahJHeindel
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Sep 10, 2023 5:45 PM UTC
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CDL training program

Can you claim the expenses of a paid CDL training program that is provided by a trucking company?

    NCpersonAnswer
    Level 15
    Sep 10, 2023 6:17 PM UTC

    Expert Reviewed

    No - you were reimbursed for the expense by the trucking company.

     

    If you meant you paid for the training and were not reimbursed

    1) if you are a W-2 employee, then no, it can;t be deducted 

    2) if you are self-employed, you can deduct it as a business expense. 

     

     

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    NCpersonAnswer
    Level 15
    Sep 10, 2023 6:17 PM UTC

    Expert Reviewed

    No - you were reimbursed for the expense by the trucking company.

     

    If you meant you paid for the training and were not reimbursed

    1) if you are a W-2 employee, then no, it can;t be deducted 

    2) if you are self-employed, you can deduct it as a business expense. 

     

     

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15
    Level 15
    Sep 10, 2023 6:50 PM UTC

    even if self-employed and paid the fee you cannot deduct the expense to inyially qualify for the CDL. this would have to be additional training after you obtained it. 

    Mike9241
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