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  • Jul 22, 2010, 10:47 AM
    frank27c
    Non Dependent College Tuition deduction
    I want to pay for my grandaughter's college tuition. Her parents claim
    Her as a dependent.Would I be able to get a tax deduction? Frank
  • Jul 22, 2010, 11:36 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Negative; to claim the deduction or education credit, YOU must claim the grand-daughter as a dependent.

    To claim her as a dependent, you must provide more than HALF of her total support.

    There is a bright side: paying her tuition does NOT invoke any gift tax issues, provided you pay the tuition directly to the university.

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