Can you use the Lifetime Learning Credit for Continuing Education credits? If so how do you do it?

[clainereed]

I see the tax credit can be used for continuing education but do not see how you enter it.  There is not a 1098T issued for the classes.

[AlanT]

Unfortunately, you cannot use Continuing Education payments for the Lifetime Learning Credit. 

To qualify, the expense must be paid for qualified education expenses for higher education. 

[clainereed]

Thank you.  It seems as though "courses to get a degree or other recognized education credential or to get or improve job skills" would count. without the CE credits I will lose my credentials.

[AlanT]

I am in the same situation.  I take 50 CLE's a year.  would be a nice credit.