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

by TurboTax•1• Updated 10 months 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:

TurboTax Online

From the Deductions section in the menu, select Other Deductions, and then Eligible educator school supply tax credit.
Enter your amount of eligible expenses (up to a maximum of $1,000), then select Continue.

TurboTax Desktop

From the DEDUCTIONS & CREDITS section in the menu, select Payments profile.
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.
Enter your amount of eligible expenses (up to a maximum of $1,000), then select Continue.