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April 30, 2020
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My first year college student is in an Autism support program that cost an additional $5000 per semester. Is this deductible?

  • April 30, 2020
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Hal_Al
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April 30, 2020

Yes, special needs cost are qualified educational expenses for a tuition credit or deduction.

 

Alternatively, the cost may be deducted as medical expenses, as an itemized deduction, on Schedule A, subject to the 7.5% of AGI threshold.