We paid for EMT class and several tests for scores to be sent to fire departments and police departments- do these count as deductions?

[wacker135]

this includes books and materials for the class and the exams-

[IsabellaG]

If these classes were taken to obtain a license or meet qualifications so that you could enter a new business or profession, or perhaps a first job, they are not deductible.

See this link from the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc513.html