Good work Mr.Atlantataxexpert!!!

Here is my question.

During the last semester at school, i got into CPT(F1 visa) from(june- dec 2006),working 40 hrs a week and enrolled in one course to finish my master's at my school.
can i claim the tution on the itemized deductions on 1040NR?

I also had to relocate to 150 miles away from my school for the job and so i had to travel 2 days a week for the class. I was never reimbursed by my company.

Also, Can you also suggest any other ways for maximizing itemized deductions.

Currently I am on OPT.

AtlantaTaxExpert

IMHO, no, you cannot claim your tuition as an employee business expense. The job you got (CPT) is directly related to your master's degree. That link means the master's degree is a requirement for the job. That eliminates it as a valid deduction under job-related education expenses.

You can deduct moving expense for your inital move from the school to the job, but you CANNOT deuct the twice-a-week travel because you cannot claim the master's degree costs under job-related education expenses (as noted above).

I do not know enough to properly advise you on maximizing itemized deductions.

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