Gail is a single elementary school teacher.She buys the following items for use in her classroom in 2018: $\begin{array}{llcc}
\text { Construction paper and tissues} & \$45 \
\text {Materials for decorating the classroom bulletin boards } &\$200\
\text { Attist's smock used for in-class finger painting } &\$30\
\text { 12 Dozen erasers } &\$15\
\end{array}$
What amount can Gail deduct either as a for or from AGI deduction in 2018?

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Gail is a single elementary school teacher.She buys the following items for use in her classroom in 2018: $\begin{array}{llcc}
  \text {  Construction paper and tissues} & \$45 \
 \text {Materials for decorating the classroom bulletin boards  } &\$200\
 \text { Attist's smock used for in-class finger painting } &\$30\
 \text { 12 Dozen erasers } &\$15\
\end{array}$
 What amount can Gail deduct either as a for or from AGI deduction in 2018?

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In 2018, teachers can deduct up to $250 of unreimbursed expenses for classroom supplies as a for AGI deduction. The total expenses Gail incurred are $290, but the maximum deductible amount is $250. The artist's smock is not deductible as a from AGI deduction.

Gail Is a Single Elementary School Teacher What Amount Can Gail Deduct Either as a for or Items