tax education

ariel99

Hi to everyone:cool:

I have one question that is bugging me:
I am a non-Eu national, starting to work in the UK as a researcher. My department has now offered me an opportunity to continue to PhD, with a tuition fee reduction as other university employees have.
My question is this: Can I claim the fees I pay as a Tax relief? My PhD is connected with my job, and with my progression within department?
Thoughts would be appreciated..
Thanks

fengirl_2

No, PhD fees are not tax deductable.

olivetti

No, probably not. You can only claim expenses which are wholly, exclusively and necessary for you to perform your current role, not future roles.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tax.org.uk%2Fattach.pl%2F6332%2F7373%2F038-039_TA_1207low.pdf&ei=5-zpScjYIdO2jAfphMieCg&usg=AFQjCNG-eGCXFoUW-BSxA2tgMhjUcg3tEw&sig2=jkY_Njw34Q6_w6x1r5WIog

John_Pierpoint

Both my children went through university and my son went on to PhD.
They were paid and in my son's case it was a worthwhile amount; but it was an untaxable "bursary" of some sort.