When you incur expenses for work-related education, several different tax breaks may be available. Take a look:

• If you’re self-employed, you can generally deduct unreimbursed expenses on Schedule C (sole proprietor or single-member LLC) or Schedule E (partner or member of multi-member LLC).
•  If you are an employee, you may be able to receive a tax-free reimbursement from your employer.
•  For unreimbursed expenses, you may be eligible to claim a Lifetime Learning tax credit of up to $2,000. The exact amount you qualify for depends on your income.