Before you start taking deductions for your own or your child's higher education tuition and fees, there are some things you should understand: In order to take a deduction for Tuition and Fees, you do not have to itemize. This deduction is not taken on a Schedule A, but rather on the Form 8917, which you will file with your Form 1040. If you are a business owner or self-employed you may be able to claim the Hope or Lifetime Learning credit as a business expense. If you are filing your return as Married Filing Separately, you will not be able to take a deduction for Tuition and Fees. If…













