I took the American Opportunity credit in 2015. Can I amend my 2015 return to NOT take the credit for that year? I want to take the credit this year instead

[pagantom]

My 2015 income level prevented me from getting the full American Opportunity Credit for the year. This year, I would get the full credit because my income was lower, but I've already taken the credit for 4 years, so i'm not eligible this year. I'd like to amend my 2015 return to not take the credit so i can take the credit this year.

[AlanT]

Unfortunately, you cannot go back to remove the credit for 2015.  The year you spent in college would still count towards your first four years of post-secondary education.

[pagantom]

I ended up calling the IRS and they seemed to say i could amend the 2015 return to not claim the credit for that year. no clear answer