Praxis and teacher certification fees
$50-$300
Can You Write Off Praxis and Teacher Certification Fees?
Short answer: Exams to get your first teaching license aren't deductible; renewal and added certifications in your current field can count toward the educator deduction.
K-12 teachers, aides, counselors, coaches, and principals working 900+ school hours a year deduct up to $300 above the line, and from 2026 can itemize more.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
Praxis and teacher certification fees
Typical range: $50-$300
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Exams to get your first teaching license aren't deductible; renewal and added certifications in your current field can count toward the educator deduction.
Business justification
Exams to get your first teaching license aren't deductible; renewal and added certifications in your current field can count toward the educator deduction. K-12 teachers, aides, counselors, coaches, and principals working 900+ school hours a year deduct up to $300 above the line, and from 2026 can itemize more.
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- Write-Offs by Job