topic I have to lie to avoid taking tax credit? in Deductions & credits

I have to lie to avoid taking tax credit?

zingtweak — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 19:53:19 GMT

I don't want to claim the American opportunity tax credit Even though I qualify for it. It seems Turbo tax can only let me avoid this credit if I claim

I've already taken exhausted the credit (False information in my case)
I've already acquired 4-year worth school credit(false as well)
I've committed felony (okay NO)

Question:

Does turbotax support any sane option for offing this credit? Like Thank you America but I'm good this year?

Re: I have to lie to avoid taking tax credit?

Critter — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 20:19:03 GMT

Simply skip that education section ... remove the 1098-T if you do not wish to take the credit.

Re: I have to lie to avoid taking tax credit?

zingtweak — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:45:06 GMT

Hey, thanks but the whole point of my question was to submit accurate information to the IRS while avoiding to claim the tax credit. I am not sure if skipping the education section is okay