I've always claimed mine. Along with any books and the cost of taking the
exams.
I use Turbo Tax and claim it under "Work-Related Expenses" as an "education"
expense. Here is what 'turbo tax' has been telling me ->
"You can deduct expenses for education - even though it may lead to a degree
if -
1) It is required by your employer or the law to keep your job
OR
2) It maintains or improves skills required by your present job
AND it is not
1) Needed to meet the minimum requirements to qualify for a job
OR
2) It will qualify you for a different job or trade"
I figure all of these routers/books/test are improving my current skills
(2), so that applies.
PLEASE NOTE -> This is what I have been doing, but I won't guarantee it's
right. If you use it and get audited, don't blame me, they will probably be
doing the same here :)
> Are router's/switche's/isdn simulator's purchased for the home lab
> tax deductible. Also, are the ciscopress textbook's tax deductible
> expense.
>
> Is anyone else claiming these on the Federal Taxes?
>
> TIA
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