Vanessa A
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Education

Yes, a calculator would count as well.

 

If you are trying to claim the AOTC, having expenses greater than $4,000 will not make a difference in the credit.  The credit is calculated with the first $2,000 of qualified expenses 100% eligible for the credit with the next $2,000 eligible at 25% for a total of $2,500.  

 

Yes, you would reallocate the amount for room and board.  The reason to remove from Room and board would be to lower the taxable scholarship amount. 

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