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The document provides instructions for Form 8863, which is used to claim education credits such as the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit for the tax year 2016. It outlines eligibility requirements, including the necessity of receiving Form 1098-T from educational institutions, income limits, and specific conditions under which these credits can be claimed. The document details the differences between the two credits, including maximum credit amounts, refundable versus nonrefundable status, and qualifying expenses. Additionally, it explains how to calculate adjusted qualified education expenses and addresses issues related to refunds and tax-free educational assistance.

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What is the American Opportunity Credit for 2016?

The amount of the credit is 100 percent of the first $2,000 of qualified education expenses you paid for each eligible student and 25 percent of the next $2,000 of qualified education expenses you paid for that student.

Is form 8863 the same as Schedule 3?

The American Opportunity Credit is calculated on Form 8863, Education Credits. The total credit amount goes to Form 1040. The total credits are carried to Schedule 3 then Form 1040 for the nonrefundable portion of the credit and Form 1040 for the refundable portion of the credit.

What is the IRS form 8863 used for?

Purpose of Form Use Form 8863 to figure and claim your education credits, which are based on adjusted qualified education expenses paid to an eligible educational institution (postsecondary). For 2024, there are two education credits. refundable. The lifetime learning credit, which is nonrefundable.

How to get the full $2500 American Opportunity Credit?

To claim the American opportunity credit complete Form 8863 and submit it with your Form 1040 or 1040-SR. Enter the nonrefundable part of the credit on Schedule 3 (Form 1040 or 1040-SR), line 3. Enter the refundable part of the credit on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 29.

What is the American Opportunity Tax Credit for 2016?

The American opportunity tax credit (AOTC) is a credit for qualified education expenses paid for an eligible student for the first four years of higher education. You can get a maximum annual credit of $2,500 per eligible student.

What would disqualify you from claiming the American Opportunity Credit?

You cannot claim an education credit when: Someone else, such as your parents, list you as a dependent on their tax return. Your filing status is married filing separately.

How do I know if I got the American Opportunity Tax Credit?

American Opportunity Credit tax forms If you paid qualified educational expenses during a specific tax year to an eligible institution, then you will receive Form 1098-T. Colleges are required to send the tax form by January 31 each year, so you should receive it shortly after that.

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