The § 222 Deduction for Tuition and Related Expenses Is

question 131

Multiple Choice

The § 222 deduction for tuition and related expenses is available:

• A)Only if the taxpayer itemizes deductions from AGI.
• B)To deduct that portion of the tuition in excess of that allowed under the lifetime learning credit.
• C)To cover the tuition of a son who does not qualify as taxpayer's dependent.
• D)Even if not job related.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

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Treasury Bond

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