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June 6, 2019
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Can a brother claim the american opportunity credit is he/she helps a brother/sister with the college expenses

  • June 6, 2019
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even if filling as single?
Best answer by KatrinaB48

The only way you can claim the an education credit for someone is if he or she qualifies to be your dependent. Please view the requirements for claiming someone as a dependent in the Turbo Tax FAQ below.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Rules-for-Claiming-a-Dependent-on-Your-Tax-Ret...

Please view the requirements for claiming an education credit below.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/College/Take-Advantage-of-Two-Education-Tax-Credits/I...

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Level 15
June 6, 2019

The only way you can claim the an education credit for someone is if he or she qualifies to be your dependent. Please view the requirements for claiming someone as a dependent in the Turbo Tax FAQ below.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Rules-for-Claiming-a-Dependent-on-Your-Tax-Ret...

Please view the requirements for claiming an education credit below.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/College/Take-Advantage-of-Two-Education-Tax-Credits/I...

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apstndpAuthor
Level 4
June 6, 2019
thanks TurboTaxKatrinaB!!!