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Auntljr5
March 31, 2023
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Can I deduct the educational expenses I paid for my grandnephew, student loan, and books?

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HelenC12
March 31, 2023

Yes, if you claim your grandnephew as a dependent on your income tax return. 

 

Additional information: What Are Education Tax Credits?

 

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Hal_Al
Hal_Al
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April 1, 2023

Q. Can I deduct the educational expenses I paid for my grandnephew, student loan, and books?

No. Only the person who claims the student as a dependent (or sometimes the student himself, if not a dependent) can claim the tuition credit. 

 

However, the student's parents can count the money you paid, in claiming the credit for their dependent

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