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lasmanitas
April 10, 2022
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We helped to pay for tuition for our grandson who is not a dependent. Can we claim that as a deduction?

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xmasbaby0
Employee
April 10, 2022

No.  That was a great thing to do for your grandson.   But only the person who can claim him as a dependent can get an education credit.    So more likely his parents get the credit.  You do not get a tax deduction for a gift to a family member.

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Hal_Al
Hal_Al
Employee
April 10, 2022

The parents may include the money you paid, in calculating the credit, for themselves, as long as the student is their dependent. 

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