Skip to main content
TurboTax
Community
TurboTax
Community
TurboTax
Community
S
summertimegirl-r
April 20, 2022
Question

Can we deduct tuition, on campus housing and meal plan expenses for our dependent children?

  • April 20, 2022
  • 1 reply
  • 0 views
No text available

1 reply

Hal_Al
Hal_Al
Employee
April 20, 2022

There is no longer an actual deduction for post secondary education.  But there is still two tax credits. Qualified expenses for the credits are tuition, fees and course materials (books and a required computer).  Room & board (housing and meal plan) are not qualified expenses.

 

If you have a 529 or ESA plan (college savings), Room & board are qualified expenses for tax free distributions from those plans. 

 

 

    TurboTax Sign In Widget
    TurboTax flag icon

    Unlock tailored help options in your account

    Create an account
    TurboTax Expert Assist
    TurboTax Expert

    Get answers to all your tax questions

    Our experts are available on-demand, no appointment needed. Get help all year long with TurboTax Expert Assist.

    Terms & ConditionsCookie settingsAccessibility statement
    Intuit
    TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

    ©1997-2022 Intuit, Inc. All rights reserved.
    Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboTax, ProConnect, and Mint are registered trademarks
    of Intuit Inc. Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing, and service options
    subject to change without notice.

    Security Certification of the TurboTax Online application has been performed by
    C-Level Security.

    By accessing and using this page you agree to the Terms of Use.

    Accessibility

    TRUSTe nResult Certified e-File C-Level Security Certification