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Hi,
I earned my bachelor's degree in 2002 at Turkey. And then I came to the US in 2007 as an immigrant. In 2017 I have started a master program as a half-time student. Also, I did not get this credit before.
So am I eligible to get this credit?
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No, unfortunately, you are not eligible to receive the American opportunity credit because you have already completed the first four years of post-secondary education (you earned a bachelor's degree) as of the beginning of the taxable year (2017).
A. For the American opportunity tax credit, an eligible student is a student who: (1) is enrolled in a program leading toward a degree, certificate or other recognized post-secondary educational credential; (2) has not completed the first four years of post-secondary education as of the beginning of the taxable year; (3) for at least one academic period is carrying at least ½ of the normal full-time work load for the course of study the student is pursuing; and (4) has not been convicted of a felony drug offense."
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/american-opportunity-tax-credit-questions-and-answers
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