Are Loupes (Special Glasses for dentists) deductible as a student expense

[Marc09]

The school mentioned that Loupes are a deductible expense for dental students. I googled it and cannot find a straight answer.

Does anyone know this for a fact?

Thanks for the advice.

[Geo123]

Hello Marc09,

To claim your tuition fees you must have received one of the following forms from your educational institution:
   * Form T2202, Tuition and Enrolment Certificate
   * Form TL11A, Tuition and Enrolment Certificate – University Outside Canada
    *Form TL11C, Tuition and Enrolment Certificate – Commuter to the United States
    *Form TL11D, Tuition Fees Certificate – Educational Institutions Outside Canada for a Deemed Resident of Canada
Examination fees for licensing or certification
Examination fees paid to an educational institution, professional association, provincial ministry or other similar institution, to take an occupational, trade or professional examination that is required to obtain a professional status recognized by federal or provincial statute, or to be licensed or certified as a tradesperson, to allow you to practice the profession or trade in Canada, may be eligible for the tuition tax credit.
Ancillary fees or charges exceeding $250 and paid in respect of an occupational, trade, or professional examination are not eligible tuition fees unless they are required to be paid by all individuals taking the examination.
You should be provided with a receipt to substantiate your eligible exam fees.
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-32300-your-tuition-education-textbook-amounts/eligible-tuition-fees.html
 

[Marc09]

Geo123,

Thanks for the reply and the link, I will read further on this to see what I can do, but it seems this is not a deducible amount.

 

 

[Geo123]

Hello Marc09,

You are welcome.