https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/aotc/01/3851471#M129446 <P>If student who filed the returns as nondependent and applied for AOTC in 2024, can he file as dependent in 2025, and can parent apply for AOTC on his behalf?</P> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:13:48 GMT TK2005 2026-03-23T21:13:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/aotc/01/3851471#M129446 <P>If student who filed the returns as nondependent and applied for AOTC in 2024, can he file as dependent in 2025, and can parent apply for AOTC on his behalf?</P> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:13:48 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/aotc/01/3851471#M129446 TK2005 2026-03-23T21:13:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/re-aotc/01/3851501#M129451 <P>Yes, if the student qualifies as a dependent in 2025, the parent can claim them and take the American Opportunity Credit (AOTC) as long as the <A href="https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/american-opportunity-tax-credit" target="_blank">qualifications</A> to claim the AOTC are met.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:27:39 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/re-aotc/01/3851501#M129451 LaShaunA3 2026-03-23T21:27:39Z