Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Educational Expenses

Case Study 6: Educational Expenses

Captain Elmore is an information systems specialist in the U.S. Army. She took some advanced computer courses in 2018. She wonders whether she can deduct her educational expenses. Follow along in the conversation and think about the questions you would ask Captain Elmore.

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Based on this information, how much can Captain Elmore deduct as education expenses?

$1,100
$800
$700
$300


Captain Elmore.