The deductibility of the cost of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree under Sec. 162(a) as a trade or business expense for an employee is a complex subject, with several factors to consider. The costs of an MBA are generally deductible if the degree maintains or improves skills required by the individual’s employment or trade or business or meets the express requirements of the individual’s employer or the requirements of applicable law.
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