I am wondering why I wouldn't be getting the entire $2,500 American Opportunity Credit for my son in his 2nd year of college? instead, it's giving me $757.

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I am wondering why I wouldn't be getting the entire $2,500 American Opportunity Credit for my son in his 2nd year of college? instead, it's giving me $757.

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I am wondering why I wouldn't be getting the entire $2,500 American Opportunity Credit for my son in his 2nd year of college? instead, it's giving me $757.

What's on his 1098-T. Did you take a distribution from a 529 Plan? What other info can you provide?

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I am wondering why I wouldn't be getting the entire $2,500 American Opportunity Credit for my son in his 2nd year of college? instead, it's giving me $757.

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