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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 the Lifetime Learning Credit for the tax year 2017. It outlines eligibility requirements, income limits, necessary forms (like Form 1098-T), and details on qualified education expenses. The document also highlights changes in modified adjusted gross income limits, the need for a taxpayer identification number, and consequences of incorrectly claiming credits.

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Begin by reviewing the purpose of Form 8863, which is to claim education credits. Familiarize yourself with the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit sections.
Fill out Part I for the Refundable American Opportunity Credit. Enter your adjusted qualified education expenses based on your tuition payments and any tax-free educational assistance received.
Complete Part II for Nonrefundable Education Credits if applicable. Ensure you provide accurate information about each student’s educational institution and their respective expenses.
In Part III, enter detailed information for each student claiming a credit. Make sure to include their Social Security Number and adjusted qualified education expenses.
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What is the American Opportunity Credit for $4000?

The credit is worth up to $2,500 on the first $4,000 of qualifying educational expenses, which include course materials as well as tuition. The American Opportunity credit applies to all four years of undergraduate college education.

What is the American Opportunity Tax Credit 2017?

This credit provides up to $2,500 per student and up to 40 percent of the credit may be refundable. Your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is the total of your households adjusted gross income plus any tax-exempt interest income you may have (these are the amounts on lines 37 and 8b of IRS form 1040).

How to get the full $2500 American Opportunity Credit?

To claim AOTC, you must complete the Form 8863 and attach the completed form to your tax return. To be eligible for AOTC, the law requires the student to have received Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement, from an eligible educational institution, domestic or foreign.

Why am I not getting the full amount of the American Opportunity Credit?

AOTC income limits To claim the full credit, your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) must be $80,000 or less ($160,000 or less for married filing jointly). You receive a reduced amount of the credit if your MAGI is over $80,000 but less than $90,000 (over $160,000 but less than $180,000 for married filing jointly).

Why did I get $2500 from the IRS?

American Opportunity Tax Credit (partially refundable) If you paid qualified education expenses for an eligible college student, you may be able to claim a credit of up to $2,500 per year.

How does form 8863 affect my tax refund?

The completed form transfers your credit amount to Schedule 3 of Form 1040, where it reduces your tax liability dollar-for-dollar. For the American Opportunity Credit, up to $1,000 can be refundable, meaning you can receive it even if you owe no taxes.

What is the form 8863 for 2017?

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 2017, there are two education credits. The American opportunity credit, part of which may be refundable.

Who is eligible to collect the $2000 IRS credit in 2023?

The enhanced credit allowed for qualifying children under age 6 and children under age 18 has expired. For 2023, the initial amount of the CTC is $2,000 for each qualifying child. The credit amount begins to phase out where modified AGI income exceeds $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return).

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