Teachers could deduct classroom expenses

Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the new school year well underway, Florida educators are reminded the maximum deduction expenses in 2024 are still $300. This deduction will allow educators to offset some of the cost of classroom materials and provide a bit of relief for those who spend money out of their own pockets in order to provide a positive learning experience for their students. According to a press release from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), this deduction "is available for teachers, instructors, counselors, principals and aides who work at least 900 hours a school year in a school providing elementary or secondary education. Educators filing jointly can