How much educator expense deduction can I claim?
Estimate the educator expense deduction for eligible K-12 educators. Enter qualified unreimbursed classroom expenses, reimbursements, filing status, and eligible educator count to estimate the above-the-line deduction.
educator expense deduction calculator
Quick answer
Eligible educators can deduct up to $300 of qualified unreimbursed classroom expenses, or up to $600 on a joint return when both spouses qualify.
Also answers
- teacher expense deduction
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- K-12 educator deduction
- Schedule 1 educator expenses
Good fit when
- Teachers
- K-12 aides and counselors
- Joint educator households
Have ready
- Qualified expenses
- Reimbursements
- Eligible educator count
Result you get
Estimated educator expense deduction.
How this calculation works
- Uses a $300 cap per eligible educator.
- Allows up to $600 on a joint return when both spouses are eligible educators.
- Subtracts reimbursements and tax-free assistance from qualified expenses.
- Shows the smaller of net expenses or the deduction cap.
Common mistakes and caveats
- Eligible educators generally must be K-12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides for at least 900 hours.
- Expenses must be unreimbursed and otherwise qualified.
- Joint filers are limited to $300 per eligible spouse.
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