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How do I claim the eligible educator school supply tax credit?

by TurboTax•1• Updated 1 week ago

The eligible educator school supply tax credit has been available to teachers and early childhood educators since tax year 2016. An eligible educator can claim up to $1,000 in qualifying teaching supplies expenses. 

The tax credit rate is 25%, for a maximum credit of $250. The list of eligible expenses has also been expanded to include graphing calculators, digital timers, and remote learning tools. 

To claim this refundable credit in TurboTax, follow the applicable steps:

  1. From the Deductions section in the menu, select Other Deductions, and then Eligible educator school supply tax credit.
  2. Enter your amount of eligible expenses (up to a maximum of $1,000), then select Continue.
  1. From the DEDUCTIONS & CREDITS section in the menu, select Payments profile.
  2. Select the checkbox for I am an eligible teacher or early childhood educator and paid for eligible school supplies during the year, then select Continue.
  3. Enter your amount of eligible expenses (up to a maximum of $1,000), then select Continue.

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