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lucky7mcnugget asked in Business & FinanceTaxesUnited States · 1 decade ago

Can I write-off a laptop as an educational expense on my taxes?

I am a US citizen and graduate student in MA

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  • Judy
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Generally not. The only way you can is if that particular model is not only required by the school, but you have to buy it FROM THE SCHOOL (not even the school bookstore) as a condition of registering for or attending the class. In those cases, if they exist, the cost would probably be included in your course fees.

    Sorry.

  • Bostonian In MO
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Only if it's required by the course curriculum (as opposed to being a general requrement) AND the school requires you to purchase it at the school's own bookstore. Most states have laws that forbid schools from requiring purchases from the school's bookstore so it's highly unlikely that it would be deductible.

  • acermill
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    You may only use such an expense as a deduction if the laptop was required by the school involved as part of the curriculum.

  • Darcy A
    1 decade ago

    get a free laptop on this site instead of buying retail

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  • Bogart
    1 decade ago

    I think only if it is required by the school.

  • cbatey73
    1 decade ago

    Possibly, but you'd have to ask an accountant.

  • ?
    5 years ago

    no

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