3.1 Itemized Deductions/Standard Deductions: Autos, Computers, Electronic Devices (Listed Property)
My university required each incoming freshman to come to school
with their own computer. Is there any way to deduct the cost of the computer
from my tax liability?
The cost of a personal computer is generally a personal expense that is not deductible. However, if the school includes the cost of school-supplied computers as part of the cost of tuition or as a fee required for attendance or enrollment, and bill students for computer software that students cannot obtain elsewhere, your expenses may qualify as an expense towards either the Lifetime Learning Credit or Hope Credit. For more information, refer to Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education, Chapters 2 and 3.