A new school year is ramping up, which means teachers and other educators have been working hard to prepare their classrooms before classes begin. Qualified educators can claim an above-the-line tax deduction for unreimbursed expenses. The deduction is $300 for 2025 and will be adjusted for inflation in the future. Married educators who file a joint return can each deduct $300. Qualified expenses include books, classroom supplies, computer equipment and professional development tuition costs. To qualify for the deduction, a taxpayer must be a teacher or other educator of kindergarten through 12th grade students and work at least 900 hours during the school year in a public or private school.
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