The client is self employed and has established his own bookkeeping and payroll business. He decides he would like to become a CPA. He believes this d

The client is self employed and has established his own bookkeeping and payroll business. He decides he would like to become a CPA. He believes this designation will grow his business by allowing him to offer a larger variety of accounting services such as tax consultations. So, he takes a CPA review course online in preparation for the exam. 

Can Doug deduct the cost of that course ($3,000) on his 2021 personal income tax return?

what is the analysis?

 

 

 

 

Bill is a sole proprietor. He assists local businesses with bookkeeping. He decides he would like to become a CPA. He believes this designation will g

Bill is a sole proprietor. He assists local businesses with bookkeeping. He decides he would like to become a CPA. He believes this designation will grow his business by allowing him to offer a larger variety of accounting services such as tax consultations. So, he takes a CPA review course online in preparation for the exam. 

Can Bill deduct the cost of that course ($3,000) on his 2021 personal income tax return?

what tax authorities can explain the solution?