Skip to main content
TurboTax
Community
TurboTax
TurboTax

1 reply

K
KatrinaB48
Level 15
June 6, 2019

The maximum income limit for claiming an education credit in 2018 is different for each credit. Below is a list of income limits.


The income limit for the American Opportunity Credit:

$180,000 if married filing jointly;

$90,000 if single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er)


Income limit for the Lifetime Learning Credit:

$134,000 if married filing jointly;

$67,000 if single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er)


Income limit for the Tuition and Fees Deduction:

$160,000 if married filing a joint return;

$80,000 if single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er).


Income limit for the Student Loan Interest Deduction:

single, head of household, or qualifying widower---more than $65,000 but less than $80,000 the credit is reduced because of the phase-out.

$80,000 or more eliminated by the phase-out.

married filing joint return---more than $135,000 but less than $165,000 reduced because of the phaseout.

$165,000 or more eliminated by the phase-out.


 You can view a full list of education credit requirements in IRS publication 970. Please visit the website below.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf


[Edited 01.27.2019 I 2:42 PM]

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post. **Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
TurboTax flag icon

Unlock tailored help options in your account

Create an account
TurboTax Expert Assist
TurboTax Expert

Get answers to all your tax questions

Our experts are available on-demand, no appointment needed. Get help all year long with TurboTax Expert Assist.

Explore your options
Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Sitemap
Intuit
TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

©1997-2026 Intuit, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp are registered trademarks of Intuit Inc. Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing, and service options subject to change without notice.

Security Certification of the TurboTax Online application has been performed by C-Level Security.

By accessing and using this page you agree to the Terms of Use.

About Cookies Manage cookies

TRUSTe nResult Certified e-File C-Level Security Certification
Intuit
TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

© 2026 Intuit Canada ULC or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboTax and ProFile are registered trademarks of Intuit Inc. Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing, and service options subject to change without notice.

Copyright © Intuit Canada ULC, 2026. All rights reserved.

About Cookies Manage cookies Privacy setting

Intuit
TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

© 2026, Entreprises Intuit Canada ULC ou ses sociétés affiliées. Tous droits réservés. Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboImpôt et ProFile sont des marques déposées d’Intuit Inc. Les modalités, prix, fonctions et options de service et de soutien peuvent changer sans préavis.

© 2026, Entreprises Intuit Canada ULC. Tous droits réservés.

À propos des témoins Gérer les témoins Privacy setting