Can i deduct trucking school for taxes?

I think you can only deduct it if you become an o/o. But if you are a driver upu can get some type of educational credit. I'd say don't quote me

 

Depends honestly. I went through a college and did deduct my portion. Your receipt will not hold up in an audit. I itemized and deducted it. I would want an official receipt.

 

First you need to make sure your school is an "eligible educational institution."...per IRS. You need to ask your school if they are.

Here is a link I found in regards...The IRS site has a more thorough explanation of what qualifies..
http://www.cdllicense.com/blog/truck-driving-school-tax-deductible/

IRS..
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/education-credits-aotc-llc

 

There is a good chance you will be better off with the standard deductions so itemizing should not be an issue.

 

Don't you have to exceed the standard deduction before itemization is allowed?

 

NO! first thing to do is talk to an accountant! Second, quit getting advice from a trucking forum board on things like your taxes.

 

This......

 

$5500!Wow! I paid $2100 to a fine East European school in Chicago and they thought (?,not sure if I have this right) me how to pass the exam.For the rest of the training I actually got paid lol.If I had to do it again I would have it done for well under 1 grand but of course I back then I didn't know people I know now.

 

I wrote mine off so I'll let you know if I get bent over for it.

They normally let things slide and then pop up 3-4 years later when you won't even remember what they're asking about. Oh our lovely IRS.