USA student pilot , Part 61 and tax deductions

Posted by Silly-Low6019@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 10 comments

Question for aviators in the US. Can I claim the flight lessons + flight rental cost as tax deductible?

I have opted the Part61 route to get my PPL.

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schrutesanjunabeets@reddit

Just for entertainment, why would you think they are tax deductible?

What deduction category would you be claiming them under?

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No, there’s a mechanism by which you can use money from a 529 savings plan now, but nothing about flying is tax free unless you’re at an accredited school, and even then most things are not tax deductible.

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schrutesanjunabeets@reddit

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/eligible-educational-institution

Here's the questions to ask them, but safe to assume no.

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Silly-Low6019@reddit (OP)

Thanks . Bummer, I’m spending a fortune to get my PPL.

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makgross@reddit

Hell, no.

Why would you think you could?

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Silly-Low6019@reddit (OP)

Thanks for the advice. How about various things I had to buy , like headphones, checklists , guides for the exam and so on ?

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makgross@reddit

Do you really intend on getting financial or tax advice from Reddit?

Talk to a financial professional BEFORE you get yourself audited.

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spacecadet2399@reddit

Nope. And good way to get audited.

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Swimming_Way_7372@reddit

No you cannot. You have 2 days to file though so there is still time to find some other deductions.