As of 2021 tax returns, the Tuition and Fees Deduction is no longer available. It was repealed by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020. This is the only education tax benefit that would lower your overall income instead of providing you with a tax credit.
If the Education Optimizer is choosing the Lifetime Learning Credit for you, then that is your best option.
[edited 3/6/2022 | 5:58 pm PST]
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