tax question.....

mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,903
edited February 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
If ya dont mind,

I paid out of pocket for truck driving school. Where on the 1040 do or can I deduct this expense? Under the education section or the job related expenses?

Much appreciated.


edit to fix a spelling error. maybe I shouldn't use the edu deduction!!!!! :mrgreen:
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    have you received a 1099T ?
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,903
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    have you received a 1099T ?
    not yet if I am getting one.
    Assume thats education related form?
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    that's a good question....
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,527
    81 wrote:
    that's a good question....


    how is that supposed to help mickey??? :x
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,903
    81 wrote:
    that's a good question....


    how is that supposed to help mickey??? :x
    hes not. That baby has been a pain in my ass since, around mid august. :mrgreen:
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    mickeyrat wrote:
    81 wrote:
    that's a good question....


    how is that supposed to help mickey??? :x
    hes not. That baby has been a pain in my ass since, around mid august. :mrgreen:


    that's you own damn fault. :lol:
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    from what i'm seeing, it's not looking promising.
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    Education expenses incurred to enter a new profession are not deductible, however, you may qualify for an education tax credit, which is better then a deduction in most cases.
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    there should be info on the school's website re: tax credit
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,903
    its a vocational type school. Well more specifically , its a school designed to get you your CDL. But some of the students get gov(federal,state,local) money to attend as a vocational rehab type thing. I call it a trade school. We're taught the basics on driving a truck.
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    the IRS has an 800 number you can call to talk to somebody...in theory, they should know the answer.
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,527
    81 wrote:
    the IRS has an 800 number you can call to talk to somebody...in theory, they should know the answer.


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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,903
    81 wrote:
    the IRS has an 800 number you can call to talk to somebody...in theory, they should know the answer.


    "why don't you just tell me the name of the movie you'd like to see..."
    get him jeags!!!!!
    You would think, a dude who wastes as much time out of his day HERE, would be willing to call for me. Jeez. Kids these days.








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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,411


    "why don't you just tell me the name of the movie you'd like to see..."


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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    edited January 2012
    mickeyrat wrote:
    its a vocational type school. Well more specifically , its a school designed to get you your CDL. But some of the students get gov(federal,state,local) money to attend as a vocational rehab type thing. I call it a trade school. We're taught the basics on driving a truck.

    I'd wait and see if you receive a 1099-T. If not, I'd contact the school to ask about the tax CREDIT.

    It is very unlikely that the tuition is deductible as an itemized deduction.
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  • bionicamybionicamy Posts: 424
    Check out this link
    http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/ch ... 1000178335

    You may be able to deduct qualified education expenses paid during the year for yourself, your spouse, or your dependent(s). You cannot claim this deduction if your filing status is married filing separately or if another person can claim an exemption for you as a dependent on his or her tax return. The qualified expenses must be for higher education, as explained later under Qualified Education Expenses .

    Eligible educational institution.   An eligible educational institution is any college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary educational institution eligible to participate in a student aid program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It includes virtually all accredited public, nonprofit, and proprietary (privately owned profit-making) postsecondary institutions. The educational institution should be able to tell you if it is an eligible educational institution.
      Certain educational institutions located outside the United States also participate in the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs.


    What is the tax benefit of the tuition and fees deduction.   The tuition and fees deduction can reduce the amount of your income subject to tax by up to $4,000.
      This deduction is taken as an adjustment to income. This means you can claim this deduction even if you do not itemize deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040). This deduction may be beneficial to you if you do not qualify for the American opportunity or lifetime learning credits.

    But you should have received the 1098-t form from your school in the mail.
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    so...on Schedule A, there is a line to enter your tax prep costs for deduction.....

    can i charge myself a fee then claim it next year as income and deduct my expenses agaist it :lol:
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