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If I am a grandparent and pay the school expenses, can I take the K-12 education expense credit?

 
 
Answer #34 -- ( Published 07/29/2005 11:37 AM | Updated 08/08/2012 10:01 AM )

I am a grandparent and I pay the school expenses for my grandchildren because their parents cannot afford it, so can I take the K-12 Education Expense Credit on my individual income tax return?

No. Only a parent or legal guardian may claim the credit.

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