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For 2022, the amount increased to a maximum of $300 and will increase in $50 increments in future years based on inflation.

By Leada Gore, al.com (TNS)

The Internal Revenue Service has changed the amount teachers can deduct for out-of-pocket classroom expenses.

For tax years 2012 through 2021, the limit teachers could deduct for out-of-pocket classroom expenses for things like books, materials and other educational supplies was $250 per year. For 2022, that amount has been raised to a maximum of $300 and will increase in $50 increments in future years based on inflation.

Eligible educators will be able to deduct up to $300 on qualifying expenses. Married couples where both are eligible educators can claim up to $600 but the $300 per spouse limit remains.

Educators can claim up to $300 even if they take the standard deduction, the IRS said. Eligible educators include anyone who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during the school year. Both public and private school educators qualify.

Educators can deduct the unreimbursed costs for:

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