Why can't I claim an educational tax break with $2,500 in tuition payments and $500 in other student expenses? TT says "There were no net qualified educational expenses."

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Why can't I claim an educational tax break with $2,500 in tuition payments and $500 in other student expenses? TT says "There were no net qualified educational expenses."

The second part to that statement is usually or there was insufficient money earned. I couldn’t take this credit because I had not paid enough taxes to use a credit. Your parents may be able to claim you as a dependent and take the credit though.

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Why can't I claim an educational tax break with $2,500 in tuition payments and $500 in other student expenses? TT says "There were no net qualified educational expenses."

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