We can claim him as dependent but will not be doing so. His earned income was just over $6300. Line 7, Form 8863 indicates he can’t take refundable portion of credit because his earned income provides less than half his support.
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If your son checked on his tax return, that he is not being claimed as a dependent, then he is allowed to claim the American Opportunity credit because he is also a student over age 23. He may be eligible for up to $1000 of the refundable American Opportunity (tuition) Credit.
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