Online courses and certifications
$50-$3,000
Can You Write Off Online Courses and Certifications?
Short answer: Possibly through the Lifetime Learning Credit if taken at an eligible school; otherwise personal unless you're self-employed.
Business owners can deduct courses tied to their existing trade.
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.
Online courses and certifications
Typical range: $50-$3,000
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Possibly through the Lifetime Learning Credit if taken at an eligible school; otherwise personal unless you're self-employed.
Business justification
Possibly through the Lifetime Learning Credit if taken at an eligible school; otherwise personal unless you're self-employed. Business owners can deduct courses tied to their existing trade.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions