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saunce
February 26, 2022
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Can I deduct college tuition payments made for a non-dependent family member?

  • February 26, 2022
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I paid for my nephew's college tuition and fees. Can I deduct these even though I am not claiming him as a dependent?

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Bsch4477
Employee
February 26, 2022

No, he would have to be your dependent for you to claim education credit. 

    Hal_Al
    Hal_Al
    Employee
    February 26, 2022

    No, but the person who does claim the student, as a dependent, may count the money you paid in claiming the tuition credit for himself.  If the student is a non dependent, he can claim the money you paid, if he otherwise qualifies. 

     

    Although the general rule, in taxes, is that you must be the one making the payment, to get the deduction, there is an exception for education.

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