Daughter studying abroad

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February 4, 2020
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My daughter is studying in Hillsong College Hills Campus in Sydney Australia is her expenses tax deductible? The school is not accredited in FAFSA for international school. We pay her school expenses and her board/lodging.

ColeenD3

Unfortunately, no. One of the requirements is that the university participates in a student aid program administered by the US Department of Education.

baguioboy1959Author

ColeenD3, happy new year. Do we have changes on my question about the education expenses of my daughter? Can I instead claim the expenses as support to my daughter she is 20 years old and she still in Sydney, Australia. Thank you.

Opus 17

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@baguioboy1959 wrote:

ColeenD3, happy new year. Do we have changes on my question about the education expenses of my daughter? Can I instead claim the expenses as support to my daughter she is 20 years old and she still in Sydney, Australia. Thank you.

No, you can't claim any education expenses if the school is not accredited by the US Dept of Education.

Your daughter can probably be your dependent, if she is a US citizen and has a social security number. She can be considered to "live at home" if she is away for a temporary absence, and college is usually considered a temporary absence. An adult dependent gets you a $500 tax credit. However, if she has taken steps to permanently move out of your home, such as to emigrate to Australia or move in with a boyfriend or spouse, the question of whether she can be a dependent is more complicated.