If I was only a student for part of the year in 2004, can I file as a student?

[jtusa]

Was only a student for the first two months of the year, can I file as a student or part-student or anything like that?

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Asked and answered in the sticky tax thread.

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[jtusa]

Huh?

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Be a little more specific if you can.

I just took a couple of classes last year, and just filed a regular 1040 if I recall correctly. I was able to deduct the cost of my classes, I didn't have to specifically file as a student.

 

[jtusa]

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
Be a little more specific if you can.

I just took a couple of classes last year, and just filed a regular 1040 if I recall correctly. I was able to deduct the cost of my classes, I didn't have to specifically file as a student.

Was a fulltime student for the first two months of the year, graduated in Feb.

 

[TitanDiddly]

Your sig is long.

 

[jtusa]

Originally posted by: PhasmatisNox
Your sig is long.

That's not the only thing...

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: jtusa4

Originally posted by: PhasmatisNox
Your sig is long.

That's not the only thing...

your arm is long?

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Originally posted by: jtusa4

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
Be a little more specific if you can.

I just took a couple of classes last year, and just filed a regular 1040 if I recall correctly. I was able to deduct the cost of my classes, I didn't have to specifically file as a student.

Was a fulltime student for the first two months of the year, graduated in Feb.

I think you can deduct any tuition as long as it was paid in 2004. I just remember doing a search on the IRS website and finding a document regarding the deduction of college costs that answered my questions.

Post in CPA's thread for more more specific help.

 

[HappyPuppy]

I don't think the IRS gives a rat's patoot if you were a student or not. All they look at is your net income.

 

[jtusa]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I don't think the IRS gives a rat's patoot if you were a student or not. All they look at is your net income.

You mean the IRS doesn't care about me? :brokenheart:

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: jtusa4

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I don't think the IRS gives a rat's patoot if you were a student or not. All they look at is your net income.

You mean the IRS doesn't care about me? :brokenheart:

Only to shaft you.

 

[AFB]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper

Originally posted by: jtusa4

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I don't think the IRS gives a rat's patoot if you were a student or not. All they look at is your net income.

You mean the IRS doesn't care about me? :brokenheart:

Only to shaft you.

I hope they're long too.