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Tax write offs? (Education related)

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I'm currently 2 months away from starting my networking education and have talked to about 10 different people in the field that can confirm that a degree isnt as important as the experience. The consensus is get certified as a CCNA and get a lower level job so you can acquire experience. And specialize like a mother fu....

I would like to purchase some of the gear to build and practice at home. I learn technical protocols much better on my own and would have more control over my learning environment. My question: Can purchase of the equipment be written off on my taxes?

I want the practice network either way, I just don't know if my financial aid will come through for me for my technical college. I did poorly under another program several years ago and they are taking that into account.
 
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That is a tax credit that Boomer linked to.
Forgive him, he is old and decrepit. 😛 but honest.

The Form 2106 can be used to write off expenses/equipment need to maintain or advance your skills in you PRESENT field.

So if you are drawing income from the Networking field, the expenses of equipment can be written off along with support costs.

If you are not a network engineer/tech at this point, it is very very questionable deduction.

Good intention are not valid unless you are a politician high up or an IRS employee
 
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EagleKeeper said:
That is a tax credit that Boomer linked to.
Forgive him, he is old and decrepit. 😛 but honest.

The Form 2106 can be used to write off expenses/equipment need to maintain or advance your skills in you PRESENT field.

So if you are drawing income from the Networking field, the expenses of equipment can be written off along with support costs.

If you are not a network engineer/tech at this point, it is very very questionable deduction.

Good intention are not valid unless you are a politician high up or an IRS employee
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:colbert: He DID say that he is two months away from starting his career...making the classes something for a different career, not his current one.
 
I think my college degree is just about useless in terms of helping me do my job, but I know I wouldn't have been able to get the job I have without having a college degree.
 
Is it in a related field to networking.

However, realize that use of the 2106 also requires filing a 1040 with the Schedule A
 
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Is it in a related field to networking.

However, realize that use of the 2106 also requires filing a 1040 with the Schedule A
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Not in the least. I want to start side job helping out older people with computer issues. Mostly for the experience. Charge 20 bucks to diagnose and/or fix the computer if it doesnt require new parts or suggest a replacement if it is beyond repair.
 
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