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February 22, 2020
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School Supplies for Teachers

  • February 22, 2020
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I buy school supplies for teachers at public schools.

Is this deductible?

Using the sales receipts to determine present value?

Best answer by linaj20201

Yes, you will qualify for an educator deduction up to $250 on your taxes.  To enter information, here are the steps:

 

In TurboTax online,

  • Sign in to your account and select Pick up where you left off
  • To your left, select Federal Taxes
  • To your left, select Deductions and Credits
  • Scroll down to Employment Expenses- Teacher (Educator) Expenses, select Start 
  • Follow prompts to enter information

For more information, click here: Educator expenses

For states, check your state rules here: Your state

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February 22, 2020

Yes, you will qualify for an educator deduction up to $250 on your taxes.  To enter information, here are the steps:

 

In TurboTax online,

  • Sign in to your account and select Pick up where you left off
  • To your left, select Federal Taxes
  • To your left, select Deductions and Credits
  • Scroll down to Employment Expenses- Teacher (Educator) Expenses, select Start 
  • Follow prompts to enter information

For more information, click here: Educator expenses

For states, check your state rules here: Your state