Who is eligible for the new tax deduction?
An individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide and who is employed in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year is eligible. Do I need to possess a teaching credential issued by the State of California (or any other state) in order to claim the deduction? No. Does the law apply to educators employed by private schools? Yes. The law applies to educators employed in any school that provides elementary education or secondary education (grades K-12) as determined by state law. For your school to qualify, provide your administrator(s) with a friendly reminder to file the private school affidavit (required by the State of California) in a timely manner. What expenses are deductible? Expenses, not in excess of $250, are deductible if paid or incurred by an eligible educator in connection with books, supplies (other than nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education), computer equipment (inclu
