Education

You can use both if each is applied to its own education expenses.  You cannot use the same expenses for more than one education benefit.

For example, you have $2,900 in education expenses.  You received $1,900 in principal and interest from your savings bond and used the funds to pay for $1,900 in qualified education expenses.  You can use the remaining $1,000 in expenses to qualify for the American Opportunity Credit.

Click this TurboTax FAQ What are Examples of Education Expenses for more information.

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