Ohio home school credit receipt checklist
Tax year 2025 · from Ohio Department of Taxation's published rules, checked Oct 12, 2026. General information.
Every receipt shows
- Keep supporting documentation and payment records (receipts) for at least four years from the later of the filing due date or the date you filed the return
- You must be able to support every amount claimed if the Department asks
- Expenses for computers or similar electronic devices or accessories do not count
It's for an allowed expense
- Books
- Subscriptions
- School supplies
- Supplementary materials
- Computer software
- Applications
Receipt log
| Date | Vendor | Amount | Category | Child | Sent | OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dates
- Claim on the 2025 Ohio return: With the 2025 Ohio IT 1040, due April 15, 2026 (an extension to file does not extend the time to pay).
Sources: Ohio Department of Taxation: 2025 Ohio IT 1040 / SD 100 instructions (Schedule of Credits, line 14 Home School Expenses Credit). Rules change every year; check before you spend.