I read that as of the end of 2016, tuition and fees for college students could not be included as a tax deduction. Is this true?

[Critter]

Since the 2017 form 1040 is still in draft mode ...  all I can see is this :

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"  Line 34. Reserved for future use: In prior years, line 34 was called "Tuition and fees." Unless Congress acts to extend it, the tuition and fees deduction has expired. Line 34 is now shown as "Reserved for future use" in case Congress extends the tuition and fees deduction for 2017."

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[DoninGA]

Well, this would not be the first time there was incorrect information on the IRS website.  Guess it is a wait and see game if the deduction is extended...

[Iris39]

For those unfamiliar with the workings of the tax form the tax terminology is very confusing.  The Tuition & Fees DEDUCTION is a subtraction from INCOME.  That apparently has gone away for 2017 returns.  American Opportunity & Lifetime Learning are CREDITS applied to TAX that has been calculated on the return.  Even if the Tuition & Fees DEDUCTION has gone away, the Tuition & Fees you paid can still be used to calculate the Am. Opportunity or Lifetime Learning CREDIT on your return, if you qualify.  The words "deduction" and "credit" are usually 2 completely separate calculations on a tax returns.  Then throw in the word "adjustment" - won't go there today!  Still confused?  So are many of us - so we keep our references close at hand!