There are three ways of removing paint from wood: sanding, a hot air gun and chemical paint strippers. 1  Sanding is best kept for small projects unless you want to hire an industrial sander to remove paint and varnish from your floor.
Story Highlights. 1  Tuition and fees you pay to the college are tax-deductible. 2  Travel to home, room and board, medical expenses are not deductible. 3  There is an income cap on education-related deductions.
If youâre not eligible for the tuition and fees deduction for tax year 2016, you can find out whether you can claim one of the two tax credits for college students and their parents. There are also tax benefits to saving in a 529 plan or a Coverdell education savings account.