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May 14, 2021
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Can I get a deduction for purchasing a Stock Investing Education course?

  • May 14, 2021
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Hal_Al
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May 14, 2021

Simple answer: No

 

Inventing expenses are not deductible, since 2017.  Even in the "old days" , they were only a misc. itemized deduction.  You only got to deduct that portion of  your misc. itemized deductions that exceeded 2% of your AGI,  and then only if your total  itemized deductions exceeded the standard deduction (which was doubled under the 2018 tax law. .  (2% rule explained: https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2902781-what-is-the-2-rule ).

 

If it was a for credit course, at an eligible institution, it might be eligible for a 20% tuition credit.  If the school did not issue a form 1098-T, it's probably not eligible.