You cannot claim Education Credits when your filing status is Married Filing Separately.
When you say going to school for free, if your getting scholarships or grants based on your tax filing, then you will need to weigh the pros and cons to filing separately. Many people file separately for education reasons knowing that they forfeit tax credits. This comes down to a personal decision on which way is best for you.
How Should You and Your Spouse File Taxes? Married Filing Jointly vs Separately
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