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Deductions for college

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
March 6, 2024
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Is it worth it to list all college expenses - tuition, room, board, books, etc - for deductions? Or is there a certain dollar amount where at a point it is not worth calculating expenses.

Ask the Experts - MetLife III - Mar 2024

Level 15

Yes, you should list the expenses that include tuition and books to receive the full amount of the credit.. Room and board usually isn't considered a qualified education expense for the purpose of education credits.

The one exception is if room and board was paid for with a Coverdell ESA or 529 plan distribution. In that case, the cost can be deducted from the taxable part of the plan's distribution.

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