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February 19, 2021
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Can I claim my new phone for educational expense?

  • February 19, 2021
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The 2020 school year was online. I had to used a pdf scanner app to submit my work. I do not have a scanner or any other device (besides my phone) that would scan my school work. The phone I was using broke and I had to get a new one to continue submitting my work in a pdf format. The professor wanted the class work in a pdf format and recommended us to use a scanner app. Can I claim the phone I purchased as an educational expense?

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    Hal_Al
    Employee
    February 19, 2021

    No, you cannot claim the phone itself.  But you may claim the differential cost for the features needed for school.