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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2022-123
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*College students should study up on these two tax credits*
Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouse or dependents in 2021 may be able to take advantage of two education tax credits [ [link removed] ]. The American opportunity tax credit [ [link removed] ] and the lifetime learning credit [ [link removed] ] can help offset education costs by reducing the amount of tax they owe. If the American opportunity tax credit reduces the tax to zero, the taxpayer could receive a refund up to $1,000.
To be eligible to claim either of these credits, a taxpayer or a dependent must have received a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement [ [link removed] ], from an eligible educational institution. However, there are exceptions for some students. To claim either credit, taxpayers must complete Form 8863, Education Credits [ [link removed] ], and file it with their tax return.
*Here are some key things taxpayers should know about each of these credits.*
*The American opportunity tax credit is:*
* Worth a maximum benefit of up to $2,500 per eligible student
* Only available for the first four years at a post-secondary or vocational school
* For students pursuing a degree or other recognized education credential
* Partially refundable; Taxpayers could get up to $1,000 back
*The lifetime learning credit is:*
* Worth a maximum benefit of up to $2,000 per tax return, per year, no matter how many students qualify
* Available for all years of postsecondary education and for courses to acquire or improve job skills
* Available for an unlimited number of tax years
Taxpayers can use the Interactive Tax Assistant [ [link removed] ] tool on IRS.gov to figure out if they're eligible for either of these credits.
*More information:
*Compare Education Credits [ [link removed] ]
Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education [ [link removed] ]
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