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realtor · Schedule C, Line 23

Can realtors deduct license fees and continuing education?

Short answer
Yes.

License renewal fees, continuing education credits, and courses that maintain your real estate license are fully deductible.

IRS requirements

  • Must be related to existing real estate profession

How to calculate

Sum all license fees and CE course costs.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting annual state license renewal fees
  • Not deducting online CE course fees

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