ThomasM125
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If you are not covered by a retirement plan at work, you could make a traditional IRA contribution that would lower your adjusted gross income for the education credit earnings limit. You may also be able to do something similar if you are self-employed. Otherwise, I don't know of any way you can lower your adjusted gross income.

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