Your income may be too high. Was Box 1 more than Box 5 on the 1098-T? Qualifications for claiming the American Opportunity Tax Credit are:
- You paid an eligible student's qualified education expenses for higher education at any college, university, or vocational school with a student aid program administered by the US Department of Education.
- The eligible student is you, your spouse, or a dependent on your return.
- For the full credit, your MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) is less than $80,000 ($160,000 if you're filing jointly).
- For a reduced credit, your MAGI is between $80,000 and $90,000 ($160,000 and $180,000 if you're filing jointly).
- There is no credit given if your MAGI is above $90,000 ($180,000 if you’re filing jointly).
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