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tylerdennee3
February 23, 2025
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is buying a laptop for school as a student a qualifying deductible?

  • February 23, 2025
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    MindyB
    February 23, 2025

    It depends. Typically, if your laptop is a necessary requirement for enrollment or attendance at an educational institution, the IRS deems it a qualifying expense, and you can use the amount when calculating an educational tax credit.

     

    Here is an article you may find helpful: Can I Deduct My Computer for School on Taxes?  

    Hal_Al
    Hal_Al
    Employee
    February 23, 2025

    Simple answer: Yes. A computer is a qualified expense for calculating your tuition credit. For a full discussion see:

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/is-a-computer-a-qualified-expense-for-aotc/01/1452208/highlight/false#M32372

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