Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The first few weeks in April are brutal every year for us tax accountants.

You're in a tough situation with this one. The AMT will limit a deduction like this. Perhaps you live in a state that allows itemized deductions, in which case you'll save a little bit in taxes by claiming this Executive MBA as a Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction.

And I assume your income is too high for the Lifetime Learning Credit or the Tuition Deduction. Both of these education tax breaks are allowable for graduate level tuition, but phase-out at a modest level of income.

Otherwise, I don't see where else on your return you can take a deduction like this, and I don't see how the practice can pay your tuition with pre-tax dollars.

I wish I had a better answer for you. Let us know if you learn of any ways to use your tuition to save some federal income taxes.

Zip Code: 01801