My university required incoming freshmen to come to school with their own computer. Am I allowed a deduction for the cost of the computer in computing my tax liability if I pay for the computer in the year that I enroll?

My university required incoming freshmen to come to school with their own computer. Am I allowed a deduction for the cost of the computer in computing my tax liability if I pay for the computer in the year that I enroll?
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May I claim my job-related education expenses as an itemized deduction or an education credit on my tax return?

May I claim my job-related education expenses as an itemized deduction or an education credit on my tax return?
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My employer paid me additional compensation to cover my graduate school tuition, paid the tuition directly to the graduate school, and included it on my W-2 as wages. The program improves skills needed in my current field of employment but doesn't qualify me for a new trade or business. Can I claim this educational expense on my tax return and, if so, where do I claim the expense?

My employer paid me additional compensation to cover my graduate school tuition, paid the tuition directly to the graduate school, and included it on my W-2 as wages. The program improves skills needed in my current field of employment but doesn't qualify me for a new trade or business. Can I claim this educational expense on my tax return and, if so, where do I claim the expense?
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