Pre-K and preschool tuition
$5,000-$20,000/yr
Can You Write Off Pre-K and Preschool Tuition?
Short answer: Not deductible, but preschool and pre-K costs count toward the child and dependent care credit.
Care must let you (and your spouse) work or look for work. Kindergarten and up is treated as education, not care.
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.
Pre-K and preschool tuition
Typical range: $5,000-$20,000/yr
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Not deductible, but preschool and pre-K costs count toward the child and dependent care credit.
Business justification
Not deductible, but preschool and pre-K costs count toward the child and dependent care credit. Care must let you (and your spouse) work or look for work. Kindergarten and up is treated as education, not care.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions