For 2021 I was 20, could not be a dependent, and earned $7000. I was at college for only 4 mos (not 5 or more). TT says no refundable Am. Opp. credit. Error? Help, pls.

I believe I qualify for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit ($1000), and I think the software is wrong because it thinks I qualify to be a dependent. I met all the other criteria. I answered all questions correctly.

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Expert Alumni

Jan 10, 2022 2:26:01 PM

It depends.

Go to my info section of your return and press edit next to your name
In the page marked Your Personal Information>go to section 3 and see if the box is marked "yes" that says Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return. Make sure this is a "no" answer.
Also look through your selections when you claimed the AOTC, make sure you checked that you are at least a 1/2 student with no felony convictions.

Expert Alumni

Jan 10, 2022 2:26:01 PM

It depends.

Go to my info section of your return and press edit next to your name
In the page marked Your Personal Information>go to section 3 and see if the box is marked "yes" that says Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return. Make sure this is a "no" answer.
Also look through your selections when you claimed the AOTC, make sure you checked that you are at least a 1/2 student with no felony convictions.

Level 15

Jan 10, 2022 2:36:34 PM

You can’t get the refundable portion if you have a living parent and do not earn more than half of your support. See pub 970 bottom of page 21.

Level 15

Jan 10, 2022 3:20:02 PM

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/dependents/help/when-do-i-have-to-answer-yes-to-being-claimed-as-a-dependent/00/1994319

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For 2021 I was 20, could not be a dependent, and earned $7000. I was at college for only 4 mos (not 5 or more). TT says no refundable Am. Opp. credit. Error? Help, pls.