Got a letter from the IRS saying I owe the IRS for the money that was linked to American opportunity credit? I was in school full-time that year need explanation?

[Anonymous_]

If the letter has a couple of letters followed by numbers, you can refer to the following TurboTax Help article.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/irs/help/i-got-a-letter-or-notice-from-the-irs/01/27100

You can also visit the TurboTax Audit Support Center (link below).

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/irs-notice/audit-support/

[Anonymous]

did your parents have claimed you as a dependent?

if they did, and you meet the tests for a dependent,  they get the credit not you.     

they could claim you if

you were under 24

you had the same principal residence as your parents for more than 1/2 the year (temporary absences like away at school are ignored)

you did not provide over 1/2 your support
you didn't file a joint return with a tax liability 

the IRS notice should explain the reason for the disallowance.   we can not see the notice or your return. don't post personal info.  this is a public forum.      if you disagree with the notice, there's probably a phone number you can call.