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Where do I claim the room and board for my son's college semester in 2020?

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
May 11, 2021
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You cannot take a deduction or credit for: Room and board, optional fees (such as for student health insurance), transportation, or other similar personal expenses. Course-related books and supplies, unless you are required to buy them directly from the school are not eligible either.

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Although room and board is not qualified expenses for most tax breaks, it does count for a 529plan or ESA distribution. When TurboTax asks if you had book expenses, answer yes. That will get you the screen to enter R&B.