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If my employer reimburses me tuition but it is not on my W-2s can I still claim the American hope Act

 
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MargaretL
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If my employer reimburses me tuition but it is not on my W-2s can I still claim the American hope Act

No, you cannot. The fact that it is not on your W-2 means you didn't pay tax on that money, it's considered tax-free assistance and you cannot claim the expenses paid with tax-free money.

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MargaretL
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If my employer reimburses me tuition but it is not on my W-2s can I still claim the American hope Act

No, you cannot. The fact that it is not on your W-2 means you didn't pay tax on that money, it's considered tax-free assistance and you cannot claim the expenses paid with tax-free money.

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