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posted Feb 15, 2024 11:04:55 AM

Filling taxes as a full time student in High school and working. Should I get any credit?

Filling taxes as a full time student in High school and working.

I did not receive any form from my high school.

When I fill the taxes through Turbo Tax, I'm reaching a section where I can enter some expenses related my education. 

Should I enter the following items?

- Books

- Buses

- Meals 

- etc.

 

Are those items converted into credits for my taxes?

 

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 15, 2024 11:22:39 AM

No, as a high school student you don't get any education credits.  The education credits are for college students.  Refer to the TurboTax article What Are Education Tax Credits?

 

Also, since you are a high school student, your parents probably claim you as a dependent on their tax returns. Check with them before you file. If they claim you as a dependent, when completing your taxes, make sure that you state that you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. 

 

Refer to the TurboTax article: How do I indicate that I can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return? for instructions.