Educators Can Now Deduct Out-of-Pocket Expenses for COVID-19 Protective Items

This article was published by the IRS. Eligible educators can deduct unreimbursed expenses for COVID-19 protective items to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom. COVID-19 protective items include, but are not limited to: face masks; disinfectant for use against COVID-19; hand soap; hand sanitizer; disposable gloves; tape, paint or chalk to guide social distancing; [...]

Here’s What Taxpayers Need to Know About Higher Education Tax Credits

This article was published by the IRS. As a new school year approaches, students are considering what classes they need to take and how much the classes will cost. Whether it's community college, a trade school, a four-year university or an advanced degree, higher education is expensive. The good news is tax credits can help offset [...]

Here’s Who Qualifies for the Employee Business Expense Deduction

This article was published by the IRS. Employee business expenses can be deducted as an adjustment to income only for specific employment categories and eligible educators. Taxpayers can no longer claim unreimbursed employee expenses as miscellaneous itemized deductions, unless they are a qualified employee or an eligible educator. They must complete Form 2106, Employee Business Expenses, [...]

Taxpayers can Compare Eligibility and Benefits of Two Education Credits

The following article was published by the IRS. There are two education credits that can help taxpayers with higher education costs: the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit. There are several differences and some similarities between them. Taxpayers can claim both benefits on the same return, but not for the same student or [...]

Two Education Credits Help Taxpayers with College Costs

The following article was published by the IRS. With school in session, parents and students should look into tax credits that can help with the cost of higher education. They do this by reducing the amount of tax someone owes on their tax return. If the credit reduces tax to less than zero, the taxpayer may [...]

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