"Educator Expense tax Deduction"

What is Educator Expense Deduction ?

Educator Expense Deduction is a tax deduction provided by IRS in United States that allows eligible teachers and educators to deduct unreimbursed expenses related to their work. 

How Educator Expense Deduction Works ?

Educator Expense deduction applies to unreimbursed expenses that you personally paid for out-of-pocket. It can be claimed even if you don't itemize your deductions.

CHECK ELIGIBILITY

Who is Qualifies for Educator Expense Deduction ?

The taxpayer must be a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide who works at least 900 hours in a school year. 

What Education Expenses are Tax Deductible ?

Qualified expenses include books, classroom supplies, computer equipment, software, supplementary materials, and professional development courses or workshops.

Educator Expense Deduction Amount

Maximum amount that can be claimed is $300 per educator. If both spouses are educators and file a joint tax return, they can each claim up to $300, resulting in a total deduction of $600.

Educator Expense Deduction LIMITS

Educator Expense deduction is not available if you are reimbursed for the expenses or if expenses are paid through tax-exempt educational savings accounts or tax-free income from bonds.

How to Claim Educator Expense Deduction ?

The deduction can be claimed on your individual federal income tax return. You can either use Form 1040 (line 10) or Form 1040A (line 6) to report the deduction.

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