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Education: Deductions, Credits, and Answers

There’s no doubt about it, education tax benefits can make a huge difference in your refund. The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) typically offers the largest tax break. But if you don’t qualify for that, there’s always the Lifetime Learning Cr... read more
KarenL
Employee Tax Expert KarenL ‎Posted March 13, 2025
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I'm 18 and I don't have i.d I have my school I.d

xlamar282
xlamar282 ‎Posted an hour ago | Latest post 40m ago by xmasbaby0
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How taxable scholarships affect 529 QEE

@Hal_Al ,I’m still not clear on whether taxable scholarships our student reports as income increase the qualified portion of our 529 distribution or reduce it – depending on whether we took a 529 reimbursement for some of the taxable scholarship tota... read more
Majk_Mom
Majk_Mom ‎Posted yesterday | Latest post 2 hours ago by Majk_Mom
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Why there taking 1.286 if I don't due that money

Milsa vellon
Milsa vellon ‎Posted yesterday
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Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee 1098-T form as a dependent student

Hello, this is my first time filing taxes ever. I am a dependent student -- according to what i've submitted to FAFSA, and also live at home etc. However, my parent does not file taxes. Would I be able to receive any of the education tax credit when ... read more
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brookannwhitmarsh12 ‎Posted yesterday | Latest post yesterday by Hal_Al
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Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee I have an old student loan that I haven't paid. They started garnishing my pay checks in 2025. Can I deduct the interest on my tax return?

What is the amount of student loan interest that can be deducted on a tax return?
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glenanash77 ‎Posted Saturday | Latest post yesterday by rjs
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what if I lived in multiple school districts

morehouse-haley9
morehouse-haley9 ‎Posted yesterday | Latest post yesterday by Hal_Al
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Room and board

My daughter attended the University of Washington last year getting her doctorate degree. She received payments qualified tuition expenses as a stipend. They gave her $24,841 her scholarships to grants. Totaled $40,261 she paid rent all year long at ... read more
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user17686806420 ‎Posted Saturday | Latest post Saturday by Hal_Al
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Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee Can I add a Student Loan Interest Paid (Form 1098-E) from last year to this year's filing if I didn't add it previously on my taxes last year?

court_courtney
court_courtney ‎Posted Friday | Latest post Friday by Bsch4477
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is mandatarory 8th grade graduation fees considered a qualifying expense

demetriad8
demetriad8 ‎Posted Friday | Latest post Friday by Hal_Al
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Can you bypass the EIN requirement for a *qualifying* foreign university to receive the Lifetime Learning Credit?

I confirmed with the IRS that my UK university qualifies for the Lifetime Learning Credit. I also confirmed with my university that they *don't* have an EIN. Is there a way to bypass the EIN requirement to access the Lifetime Learning Credit? I know ... read more
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max-w-london ‎Posted Thursday | Latest post Thursday by Hal_Al
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Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee My permanent address is different than the address where I pay rent. (I am a student) What should I put?

I live in the same state, I pay my own rent, I live in temporary housing, so my permanent address matches my license and all identification. But I pay rent at a different address.
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jcredenius ‎Posted Thursday | Latest post Thursday by xmasbaby0
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529 and scholarship

This year my son’s tuition expense is around $24K and he has received a scholarship of $10K. Hence, the remaining tuition that I needs to pay is $14K. Does this mean that I can withdrawal an amount between $10K and $24K from his 529 plan without the ... read more
mdktech24
mdktech24 ‎Posted Wednesday | Latest post Wednesday by Hal_Al
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Am I eligible for the American Opportunity Tax Credit if my employer pays 100% of my tuition?

My employer pays 100% of my college tuition. I received a form 1098T through my school. After entering my form 1098T, I was told that I was eligible for the American Opportunity Tax Credit. This increased my refund by almost $2,000. I am a bit confus... read more
Nani84
Nani84 ‎Posted June 6, 2019 | Latest post Tuesday by Hal_Al
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1098-T

Hi! My school does not send me the 1098-T form since the Federal Pell grants fully cover my tuition. Although, how do I report the money that they refunded me?
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kamrynmarae3 ‎Posted Tuesday | Latest post Tuesday by Hal_Al
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