Lifetime Learning Credit
Up to $2,000 per return
Can You Write Off Lifetime Learning Credit?
Short answer: Yes: 20% of up to $10,000 of tuition for any college, grad school, or job-skills course at an eligible school.
There's no limit on the number of years.
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.
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Lifetime Learning Credit
Typical range: Up to $2,000 per return
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Other Expenses
Personal Tax Deductions
Yes: 20% of up to $10,000 of tuition for any college, grad school, or job-skills course at an eligible school.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
Yes: 20% of up to $10,000 of tuition for any college, grad school, or job-skills course at an eligible school. There's no limit on the number of years.
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