You mentioned that your daughter supported herself.
Your daughter doesn't qualify for a refundable American opportunity credit if 1 (a, b, or c), 2, and 3 below apply to her.
1. she was:
a. Under age 18 at the end of 2023, or
b. Age 18 at the end of 2023 and her earned income (defined later) was less than one-half of her support), or
c. Over age 18 and under age 24 at the end of 2023 and a full-time student (defined later) and her earned income was less than one-half of her support.
2. At least one of her parents was alive at the end of 2023.
3. She is not filing a joint return for 2023.
2023 Instructions for Form 8863
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