CatinaT1
Employee Tax Expert

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The American Opportunities Credit has two different parts.

 

Total Credit = $2,500

Non-Refundable Portion = $1,500

Refundable Portion = $1,000

 

The non-refundable portion can only be used to reduce your tax liability.  You can use up to $2,500 to reduce your tax liability.  If you do not the full amount toward reducing your tax liability, the amount left over, up to $1,000 can be added to any refund amount.

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