MANUEL VELAZQUEZ-RODRIGUEZ and MIGUEL SANCHEZ-ACEVEDO are each charged in indictments with illegal re-entry to the United States, a violation of 8 U.S.C. Â§ 1326. The maximum penalty each could receive, depending on their prior criminal history, is two to 20 yearsâ imprisonment.
The income limit to receive the American Opportunity Tax Credit is  $180,000 when filing jointly or $90,000 if you are single, head of household, or a qualifying widower.
You first reduce the tax by the $1,700 of nonrefundable credits you claim ($500 for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, plus $1,200 for the American Opportunity Credit). This brings your tax bill down to $700 ($2,400 - $1,700).