tuition and fees deduction qualifying expenses
You do not have to itemize to take the tuition and fees deduction. You claim the deduction as an adjustment to income on Form 1040 (PDF) or Form 1040A (PDF), U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. For more information regarding this deduction, the credits or education business expenses, refer to Publication 970.You cannot take the tuition and fees deduction on your income tax return if your filing status is married filing separately, or if you may be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return.opic 457 - Tuition and Fees Deduction. You may be able to deduct qualified tuition and related expenses that you pay for yourself, your spouse or a dependent as a tuition and fees deduction.