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Posted by Jeff on March 24, 2008, 10:55 pm
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Paul Thomas, CPA wrote:
>> Paul Thomas, CPA wrote:
>>>> In 2007, I paid the college costs of a child who is no longer my
>>>> dependent and has not been my dependent for several years. I
>>>> believe I can still deduct those tuition costs which I paid by
>>>> check directly to the University.
>>>>
>>>> Is that correct?
>>>
>>> Nope. It's not deductible tuition, nor is it elgible for any
>>> education tax credits.....for you.
>>>
>>> The education tax credit stays with the student, so amounts you pay
>>> ~may~ be used by the student, if they file their own returns and
>>> claim themselves.
>
>> Ah. I must have had it mixed up with medical expenses. I beleive
>> medical expenses are deductible even if paid for a non dependent.
>> Correct?
>
> If the person meets all the other criteria, except for the income
> limitations, or they are claimed by the other parent, then any medical
> expenses paid on their behalf would count as medical on your Schedule
> A.
Thank you and thank you for taking the time to reply.
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