He also has a student loan from the school (for profit nursing school as opposed to a state or community ed program) that charges interest. When will he be able to deduct those charges?
Qualified education expenses (tuition, fees, course related equipment) paid out of pocket or with loans can be claimed for education credit. Here are the qualifications:
American opportunity credit: Credit of up to $2500 for qualified education expenses
needed for a course of study, paid for an academic period starting in 2018 or the first 3 months of 2019
Here are the qualifications for the American Opportunity credit:
1. It is available only for the first 4 years of post secondary education and cannot be claimed more than 4 tax years.
2. Student must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or other recognized education credential.
3. Student must be enrolled at least half time for at least one academic period beginning during the year.
4. No felony drug conviction on student's record.
5. Credit is reduced if modified AGI is between $80,000 and $90,000 ($160,000 and $180,000 if MFJ)
6. You cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.
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