I recieve SSI and have no other income. I am a student. Can I claim the education credit still? I paid so e tuition out of pocket and had expenses.
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Yes. You can enter the amount of tuition that you paid out of pocket along with the following expenses. If you do not qualify for the American Opportunity Credit, a portion of which is refundable, you will not get any refund.
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Thank you. I did and the irs is holding up my tax refund for some reason. I was just checking to make sure I didn't do something wrong.
If you are a student, over age 23, and are not claimed as a dependent by someone else (e.g. your parent) you may be eligible for the up to $1000 refundable American Opportunity (tuition) Credit. That credit is not dependent on having either kids or earned income. You must be at least a half time undergraduate student, and actually paid tuition. Tuition paid by loans counts as paid by you. There's even a loop hole available to claim the credit, if you are on scholarship.
See full rules at https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/AOTC
So even if I no income I can claim a refund credit
Yes.
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