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March 26, 2020
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Teacher Certification Reinstated

  • March 26, 2020
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Started to teach last year in Illinois after many decades.  State (Illinois State Board of Education) required that I pay a $500 fine to reinstate my secondary teaching certificate. Then had to pay another $112 to register my certificate to teach in a specific region.   Are either tax deductible?  If so, where would I enter these expenses? 

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    xmasbaby0
    Employee
    March 26, 2020

    Sorry--no, those expenses are not deductible.  W-2 employees cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal tax return.

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-reform

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    xmasbaby0
    Employee
    March 26, 2020

    But do make sure you took advantage of this:

     

    TEACHER EXPENSES

    Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Employment Expenses>Teacher (Educator) Expenses

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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