Tax Tips for Teachers
Thank you to all our dedicated Teachers! We know educating today’s youth can be difficult, so avoid the additional stress of filing taxes and let our expert help you file quickly.
You are eligible if:
- You are a teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in kindergarten through grade 12
- You worked at least 900 hours during the school year
- You are in a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined under state law
As you know, most teachers pay out-of-pocket for supplies that will help set their students. Doing this all year long can add up fast. Fortunately, eligible educators may be able to offset qualified expenses.
Common Qualified Expenses
- Professional development courses
- Books
- Supplies
- Computer equipment including related software and services
- Supplementary materials
Expenses for COVID-19 Protective Items
- Face masks
- Disinfectant for use against COVID-19
- Hand soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Disposable gloves
- Tape, paint or chalk to guide social distancing
- Physical barriers, such as clear plexiglass
- Air purifiers
- Other items recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be used for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19
Expenses for PE Teachers
If you’re a health or physical education teacher, you can expense athletic supplies:
- Whistles
- Stopwatches
- Dodgeballs
- Storage bins
- Exercise / play mats
- and most other items necessary for your job
