Court Ruling Could Help Some M.B.A. Students Get Tax Deductions for Tuition Costs

By PAUL FAIN

Washington

An opinion issued late last month by the U.S. Tax Court has given a boost to business-school students who seek to deduct tuition costs on their tax returns, tax experts said on Thursday.

Students may deduct tuition and costs associated with pursuing an M.B.A. or other degrees...