Expenses of education to improve or maintain existing skills are deductible as a miscellaneous itemized deduction even if the education incidentally leads to qualification in a new job or business.

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Expenses for education that qualify an individual for a new trade or business are not deductible, even if they also maintain or improve skills in the current job.

Expenses of Education to Improve or Maintain Existing Skills Are