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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 2018. It outlines eligibility requirements, income limits, necessary forms (like Form 1098-T), and details on qualified education expenses. The document also highlights changes in MAGI limits, the discontinuation of Form 1040A, and specific rules regarding claiming these credits, including conditions under which a taxpayer may be banned from claiming the American Opportunity Credit.

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How to claim the American Opportunity Tax 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.

How to qualify for $2,500 American Opportunity Credit?

To be eligible for AOTC, the student must: Be pursuing a degree or other recognized education credential, Be enrolled at least half time for at least one academic period* beginning in the tax year, Not have finished the first four years of higher education at the beginning of the tax year,

What is the income limit for Form 8863?

Limits on modified adjusted gross income (MAGI). The lifetime learning credit and the American opportunity credit MAGI limits are $180,000 if youre married filing jointly ($90,000 if youre filing single, head of household, or qualifying surviving spouse).

Who should file form 8863?

Use Form 8863 to figure and claim your education credits, which are based on qualified education expenses paid to an eligible postsecondary educational institution. There are two education credits. The American Opportunity Credit, part of which may be refundable.

Why do I not qualify for education tax break?

``You cant claim an education tax break. Based on what youve entered so far you are not eligible for an education credit. Here is why you may not qualify: 1. Somebody else can claim you as a dependent on their return 2. There is no taxable income in your return 3. There were no net qualified education expenses.

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What does the IRS consider a qualified education expense?

Qualified expenses are amounts paid for tuition, fees and other related expense for an eligible student that are required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution. You must pay the expenses for an academic period* that starts during the tax year or the first three months of the next tax year.

Why am I not getting full American Opportunity Credit?

why I dont get AOTC credit? The AOTC credit has 2 aspects--a non-refundable portion which is applied to tax due. You do not get that since you have no tax liability. The other portion is refundable--you get it whether you have a tax liability or not.

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