Jamie wants to know if the full cost of this education deductible. based on the reasons for the taking courses listed below, identify for jamie whether the associated costs are "deductible" or "nondeductible". it is to maintain or improve existing skills required in her present job. nondeductible it is to meet the minimum educational standards for qualification in her existing job. deductible it is to qualify her for a new trade or business. nondeductible it is to meet the express requirements of her employer or the requirements imposed by law to retain her employment status.