Indiana Private School-Homeschool Tax Deduction
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Summary
Indiana families claim a $1,000 state income tax deduction per child through the Indiana Private School-Homeschool Deduction when they enroll their children in private schools or homeschool them. This deduction covers educational expenditures such as private school tuition and fees, software, tutoring, and supplies. Families can claim deductions for multiple children, with no income limit or prior public school requirement. This tax deduction provides financial support to families seeking educational options outside of traditional public schooling for their children.
Student Funding
Funding Type: Tax Deduction
Tax Deduction Amount: Up to $1,000 per dependent
Families can claim this deduction for each dependent child enrolled in a private school or being homeschooled.
Parents claim the deduction on their annual state tax return. In addition, parents must provide documentation of the unreimbursed education expenses within the tax year related to their child’s enrollment in a private school or being homeschooled.
Student Eligibility
The parent must ensure that the dependent child is eligible for a free elementary or high school education in an Indiana school corporation. Also, the parents claims the dependent on their federal tax return. The child must be the parent’s natural or adopted child, or the parent must be the court-appointed guardian or custodian of the child.
Rules & Requirements
- Deduction Limit: Up to $1,000 per child
- Residency: Applicants must be residents of Indiana and file an Indiana income tax return.
- Educational Status: Students entering grades K-12.
- Gather Documentation: Invoices and other documentation of payment for unreimbursed educational expenses.
Using Your Funds
Families can use funds from the Indiana Private School-Homeschool Tax Deduction for various educational expenses including private school tuition, textbooks, fees, software, tutoring services, and supplies up to an amount of $1,000 per child.
How to Apply
- Check Eligibility: Your child is enrolled in a private school or is being homeschooled in Indiana. Your child must be eligible for free elementary or high school education in an Indiana school corporation In addition, your child can be claimed as a dependent on your federal tax return.
- Gather Documentation: Keep track of educational expenditures such as tuition fees, textbooks, software costs, tutoring expenses, and supplies. For more information, refer to the Indiana Department of Revenue: Income Tax Information Bulletin #107.
- File Indiana State Income Tax Return: Claim the deduction using the Schedule 2 Form (or Schedule C if you are a part-year resident). Seek assistance from professional advisors if needed to ensure compliance with program requirements and maximize your tax benefits.
For other Indiana School Choice Programs: Refer to our Indiana State Summary.