If you're already getting the AOTC, you shouldn't be getting that screen any more. If you are getting it, it should be pre populated with $4000. If not, change it to $4000. Do not change it to 0. At that screen, you are telling TT how much tuition to use for the AOTC.
Ah-thank you! This seems to be the piece of the puzzle that I think I have been missing. It seems like Turbotax should not be throwing this at me at this point since I already have the AOTC selected for me.
Q. If I'm already using $4000 to claim the AOTC, what allows me to use $4000 for a tax credit?
A. The rules allow you to allocate your expenses where needed. You're not using an additional $4000. It's just one $4000 piece for the AOTC.
Thank you very much, @Hal_Al ! I think I have it understood now!
