Hal_Al
Level 15

Education

The $8862 is usually the full amount of tuition shown in box 1 of the 1098-T.  It's a flaw in TT. It pre populates with the maximum amount for the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC), even though for most people, the AOTC (with a $4000 limit) is the better choice.  But, as you noted, if gives you the chance to change it.