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    Mar 13, 2010, 01:22 PM
    Can I claim tutoring for my learning disabled son on my taxes?
    Our 6yo (2nd gr) son was diagnosed by the school as learning disabled with a delayed response (speech). Can we claim Sylvan tutoring as a deduction on our taxes as a medical expsense or as a childcare expense?
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    Apr 30, 2010, 12:50 PM
    For sure, you cannot claim it on the Child Care Credit.

    You MAY be able to claim it as a medical expense, but you would need to get some detailed support documents from medical professionals stating that the tutoring is medically required.
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