The training fees to learn a new trade or profession are not deductible.

When you have a real estate business and you need further training to improve your skills, then the training expenses are deductible as business expenses.

You probably don’t. Most such courses wouldn’t meet the requirements for a Lifetime Learning credit. And it isn’t a business expense since you aren’t already in the business.

If the education qualifies, you may be able to use an education credit. But if you are taking these classes from a non-accredited source (such as a local RE agency), you have NO deduction at all.

Helen, EA in PA

Take the schooling as a Lifetime Learning Credit.