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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 8:10:25 AM

Do you include sales tax and/or shipping charges in your college books and materials cost?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 8:10:27 AM

Yes, you could include your College books along with the sales tax, shipping charges, and material cost. As long as it was a necessary requirement for enrollment or attendance at an educational institution, the IRS deems it a qualifying expense.

Here's a link with more information about Education Tax Credits & Expenseshttps://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/can-i-deduct-my-computer-for-school-on-ta...

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 8:10:27 AM

Yes, you could include your College books along with the sales tax, shipping charges, and material cost. As long as it was a necessary requirement for enrollment or attendance at an educational institution, the IRS deems it a qualifying expense.

Here's a link with more information about Education Tax Credits & Expenseshttps://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/can-i-deduct-my-computer-for-school-on-ta...