Can I claim my child's education expenses even though I did not pay my child's tuition?

Question: Can I claim my child's education expenses even though I did not pay my child's tuition?

Answer: If you can claim your child as a dependent and no one else can claim the education expenses, then yes, you may deduct the amount of your child's tuition from your gross income. This is a short answer and is not intended to be legal advice. I received this question via e-mail and researched this particular situation by looking up the rule in the Tax Code. I thought that I would share what I found on my blog. For more information on tax problems and solutions, please visit www.tonyfamlaw.com.