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What is the Educator Expense Tax Deduction?
The Educator Expense Tax Deduction allows teachers and certain academic administrators to deduct a portion of the costs of technology, supplies, and certain training. Here’s what teachers need to know about taking the Educator Expense Deduction on their tax returns. Read more…
Do You Have to Claim Pell Grant Money on Your Taxes?
The IRS treats a Pell grant as a scholarship, which means it's possible that you'll have to report the grant money on your tax return and maybe even pay income tax on the money. Read more…
Taxes for Grads: Do Scholarships Count as Taxable Income?
Heading off to college to broaden your horizons is exciting, but funding your education via scholarships? That's even better. Scholarships often provide a path to education that might not be feasible otherwise, which is why the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be generous in minimizing students' tax obligations. But sometimes scholarship money does count as income, and it’s better to find out now if your scholarship adds to your tax liability than to have a surprise later. Here’s how to decode your scholarship taxation. Read more…
Deduction for Higher Education
The Tuition and Fees Deduction was extended through the end of 2019. It allows you to deduct up to $4,000 from your income for qualifying tuition expenses paid for you, your spouse, or your dependents. Read more…
How to Calculate Your Lifetime Learning Tax Credit on IRS Form 8863
Tax credits like the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit (LLTC) provide a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your taxes owed, rather than the reduction in your taxable income that is offered by a deduction. You must qualify according to Internal Revenue Service criteria before you can claim the LLTC. Read more…
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