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Hi all,

I've never deducted any ed expenses from my taxes. Is it ok to do so? For teaching texts and instruments? I bought a guitar and a uke to play and sing with the kids last year that together cost $1000. Can I deduct that?

Thanks.
Charlotte Sure can, at least in my state. I think there is a cap, but I still keep all receipts from any work expenses and write them off. That includes conference expenses and classroom supplies.
Feb 1, 2016
Garland/GA My dad and sister are accountants, you can write off a certain amount.
Feb 4, 2016
DonnaR/CA On 2/04/16, Garland/GA wrote: > My dad and sister are accountants, you can write off a > certain amount.

I believe the cap for federal, 2015 is still $250, but each year following it's supposed to be raised a very small amount.

If you're in California, and you write off $250 on the first page of a 1040 (regular), Californi...See More
Feb 8, 2016


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