Graduate school tuition
Up to $2,000 credit
Can You Write Off Graduate School Tuition?
Short answer: Grad tuition qualifies for the Lifetime Learning Credit, and employer tuition benefits up to $5,250 are tax-free.
Self-employed people can deduct it only if it improves skills for their current business.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Graduate school tuition
Typical range: Up to $2,000 credit
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Grad tuition qualifies for the Lifetime Learning Credit, and employer tuition benefits up to $5,250 are tax-free.
Business justification
Grad tuition qualifies for the Lifetime Learning Credit, and employer tuition benefits up to $5,250 are tax-free. Self-employed people can deduct it only if it improves skills for their current business.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions