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If I take the Lifetime Learning Credit can I later amend it to the American Opportunity credit

 
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KrisD15
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If I take the Lifetime Learning Credit can I later amend it to the American Opportunity credit

Yes, if you are eligible for both and do not use the American Opportunity Tax Credit 4 times for the same student.

You have three years from the due date of that return to file an amended return. 

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