Is cost of refresher course a tax deduction?

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by tbrown_sd, Apr 15, 2013.

  1. Apr 15, 2013 #1
    tbrown_sd

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    My husband had been out from behind the wheel long enough that he needed to take a refresher course to get hired on with a company. I can't recall the exact cost, but it was something crazy like $2600 or $2700. Is this something he can take as a deduction?

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  3. Apr 15, 2013 #2
    900,000-tons-of-steel

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    Yep, almost anything job-related can be taken as a deduction, especially training that you pay for out of pocket.
     
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    Saddletramp1200

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    Education is not normally a tax problem.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2013 #4
    Jseney12078

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    Tbrown absolutely, not only can you deduct the entire cost, but the cost of driving there and back, meals, and lodging if used. When in doubt however, always ask a tax proffessional.
     
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