ErnieS0
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Education

You would not be eligible for the American Opportunity Tax Credit because you completed the first four years of post-secondary (education after high school) at the beginning of the tax year.

 

You may be eligible for the Lifetime Learning Credit.

 

To be eligible for LLC, the student must:

  • Be enrolled or taking courses at an eligible educational institution.
  • Be taking higher education course or courses to get a degree or other recognized education credential or to get or improve job skills.
  • Be enrolled for at least one academic period* beginning in the tax year.
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