E-learning and online training: are there tax deductions?

That really depends on how you're framing it. If you take courses related to your profession or that improve your work skills, you can deduct them, yeah, but you gotta keep all your receipts in order. I've been through that when I took some graphic design courses and managed to write them off, but the thing is you need everything documented and you gotta prove it's actually for developing your career. Better you talk to an accountant or check your specific situation with the tax authority, because every case is different and the rules change from time to time.

That's a pretty practical question! So, the issue of tax deductions for e-learning and online training really depends a lot on your situation 🤔

If you're self-employed or you own a business, there are some possibilities yeah. The courses and training platforms you do to improve your professional skills can count as deductible expenses, as long as they're related to your work. Like, me being a truck driver, if I did a course on transport legislation or road safety, that would be deductible. E-learning, online courses, subscriptions to educational platforms... it can all count if it's relevant to your job. But you gotta have your paperwork sorted, the invoices and proof that you actually did the course 📸

Now, if you're an employee, things are a bit different. Technically you can try to deduct some expenses if they meet certain criteria, but it's more complicated. Best thing really is to talk to an accountant or tax consultants, because the rules change and there's always details I might not be up to speed on. Two years ago I would've told you one thing, but in 2026 things might have changed 💪 The important thing is to have everything documented and be honest with the tax authorities!

As a farmer here, I have some experience with this because sometimes I take precision agriculture or farm management courses online, and I can figure things out. But it really depends on your situation, you know?

If you're self-employed or have your own business, you can deduct professional training expenses as long as they're directly related to your activity. So if you work in agriculture and take a course on soils or agricultural innovations, obviously it counts. If you're a civil servant or work for someone else, then it's more complicated - usually the company deducts it, not you. And then there's the question of whether you're a managing partner or not. But what's your exact situation? Do you work for yourself, have your own business, or are you an employee?

The main thing is to keep everything - invoices, receipts, course registration proof, everything. And pay attention: the course has to be from a recognized school or entity, it's not like just any YouTube video. Some IEFP courses or university ones count, but those weird platforms sometimes are harder to justify. It'd be worth confirming with an accountant about your specific case, because it varies a lot depending on whether you're self-employed, an SME, or have some other setup.