Education credit

[Ap27054]

So I realized after I filed my taxes that I did not add that I was for 2019 (because I did not and will not receive a 1098T I forogt). My husband got $2000 for a being a full time student. If I amend my return would I get the same? I'm trying to figure out if it is worth amending my taxes.

[CatinaT1]

It's hard to tell.  It depends on if you qualify for an education credit or not.  You say you will not receive a 1098-T, why is that?  You are not required to have a 1098-T for the Lifetime Learning Credit, but this credit can only help in reducing you tax to 0.  After your tax has been reduced to 0, there is no additional benefit.

[Ap27054]

Per the school I did not receive a 1098-T because I did not get any scholarships or grants for last year. So it may not be worth my time because since I didn't get any scholarships most likely I did not pay any taxes on my education so I would not get any money back. If I'm misunderstanding please let me know.

[CatinaT1]

Did you pay tuition out of pocket?  If so, you want to report this, but will need a 1098-T with an amount in box 1.

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Education Credits

American Opportunities Credit