This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

• The Educator Expense Deduction is an 'above-the-line' adjustment, not an itemized deduction.

• An 'eligible educator' must teach in a K-12 school for at least 900 hours per school year.

• The deduction is capped at $300 per educator, with a $600 limit for married couples if both spouses are qualifying educators.

• Qualifying expenses include classroom supplies and professional development, and are only deductible if unreimbursed.

• Common exam traps involve non-eligible educators (like preschool teachers) and misinterpreting the $600 limit for married couples.

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