In January 2008, Dish Network was spun off from its former parent company EchoStar, which was founded by Charlie Ergen as a satellite television equipment distributor in 1980.
Having a child is expensive, and most of the costs are not tax deductible. Paying for pre-K can qualify for a tax break, but paying for private kindergarten or a private elementary school never does. If you qualify, you get your tax break not as a deduction, but rather as a child-care tax credit.
The amount paid for the products is not tax-deductible, because the parent received something of value in return for the amount paid. Deductible: A local restaurant contributes a $25 gift certificate to the schoolâs auction. The value of the gift certificate is tax-deductible for the restaurant. Not deductible: A teacher makes the winning bid of $25 on the gift certificate.