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Jan 20, 2024 4:03 PM UTC
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American oppurtunity credit

I am currently a resident alien for Tac purposes and i file a 1040 

 

I have never claimed American opportunity credit. But I am currently doing my masters while working on W2. 

AM i eligible to claim American opportunity since i have never done before? Or since its not pre graduate, its not eligible? But there is nothing that says we have to claim it in the  same 4 years we are there?

    Hal_Al
    Hal_AlAnswer
    Level 15
    Jan 20, 2024 4:07 PM UTC

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    Q. AM i eligible to claim American opportunity since i have never done before? 

    A. No.

     

    Q. Or since its not pre graduate, its not eligible? 

    A. Yes, it's that simple. 

     

    Q. Is there anything that says we have to claim it in the  same 4 years we are there?

    A. Yes. Read the rules for eligible student and eligible expenses in Pub 970

     

     

     

     

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    Hal_Al
    Level 15
    Hal_AlLevel 15Answer
    Level 15
    Jan 20, 2024 4:07 PM UTC

    Expert Reviewed

    Q. AM i eligible to claim American opportunity since i have never done before? 

    A. No.

     

    Q. Or since its not pre graduate, its not eligible? 

    A. Yes, it's that simple. 

     

    Q. Is there anything that says we have to claim it in the  same 4 years we are there?

    A. Yes. Read the rules for eligible student and eligible expenses in Pub 970