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New Member
posted Jun 5, 2019 4:14:31 PM

Does a cpa reveiw course qualify for the american opportunity tax credit

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:33 PM

No, a CPA review course does not qualify for the American Opportunity Tax credit.

To be eligible for the AOTC, the student must:

  • Be pursuing a degree or other recognized education credential
  • Be enrolled at least half time for at least one academic period* beginning in the tax year
  • Not have finished the first four years of higher education at the beginning of the tax year
  • Not have claimed the AOTC or the former Hope credit for more than four tax years
  • Not have a felony drug conviction at the end of the tax year

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:33 PM

No, a CPA review course does not qualify for the American Opportunity Tax credit.

To be eligible for the AOTC, the student must:

  • Be pursuing a degree or other recognized education credential
  • Be enrolled at least half time for at least one academic period* beginning in the tax year
  • Not have finished the first four years of higher education at the beginning of the tax year
  • Not have claimed the AOTC or the former Hope credit for more than four tax years
  • Not have a felony drug conviction at the end of the tax year

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:34 PM

Thanks for the answer but which of these criteria am I missing.

Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:35 PM

At least the first one, and possibly the second one.

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:37 PM

I was enrolled in a qualified institution during the year and received a BA in business

Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:38 PM

If you otherwise satisfy the requirements for the AOTC, then you can claim it. Just being in a CPA review course does not make you eligible for the AOTC, which was the question you asked.

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:39 PM

Thanks a lot, I appreciate your time.

Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 4:14:40 PM

You're welcome!