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  • Apr 10, 2010, 11:16 AM
    jagadeeshm
    Claim Taxes on the money spent for wife's license exam
    Hi,

    I am currently holding H1B visa and my wife is holding H4-dependent visa. I have spent couple of hundred dollars for her physical theraphy license exam.

    The exam includes - Educational Credential Evaluation, Exam Fee, Exam Class Fee, NYSED Application verification etc [all put together around 1400$].

    Can I claim taxes on the above item.

    Thank You!
  • Apr 10, 2010, 11:19 AM
    claude682

    Yes in Canada you can claim as an educational expense
  • Apr 10, 2010, 11:26 AM
    jagadeeshm

    How about in US / New York ?
  • Apr 10, 2010, 11:27 AM
    jagadeeshm
    And by the way, we are filing jointly!
  • May 7, 2010, 08:47 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    No, you cannot deduct these expenses.

    Licensing costs for employees to qualify for their profession are NOT deductible.

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