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Tax Benefits for Education: Information Center. There is a variety of tax credits, deductions and savings plans available to taxpayers to assist with the expense of. higher education. ï· A tax credit reduces the amount of income tax you may have to pay.
Education tax credits can help you with higher education costs by reducing the amount of tax you owe. There are two credits available, the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. We check both of them for you. American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) You can use this credit for the first four years of college when working towards a degree. Maximum credit is $2,500 per eligible student. Must be enrolled at least half time for at least one semester during the tax year. Up to $1,000 can be refunded to you. Lifetime Learning Credit. There is no limit on the number of years you can use this credit for undergraduate, graduate and professional degree courses, including ones to improve job skills. Maximum credit is $2,000 per tax return. Can be used when you're only taking one class. You don't need to be working towards a degree. If you're not eligible for either of these credits, we'll see if you qualify for the tuition and fees deduction.