Aotc and 1098-t

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I am an international non-resident alien. Studying and holding an F-1 visa. I work legally on campus. And, I will be filing my W-2. I wish to know if I am eligible for AOTC (1098-t).

Someone told me that International students (F-1) who work on campus are eligible to get credit of the 1098-t.

Can someone please advice me on this?

Thank You

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Who is eligible to take the American Opportunity Tax Credit?

SOLVED•by TurboTax•1903•Updated December 15, 2021

Qualifications for claiming the American Opportunity Tax Credit are:

• You paid an eligible student's qualified education expenses for higher education at any college, university, or vocational school with a student aid program administered by the US Department of Education
• The eligible student is you, your spouse, or a dependent on your return
• For the full credit, your MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) is less than $90,000 ($180,000 if you're filing jointly)
  • For a reduced credit, your MAGI is between $80,000 and $90,000 ($160,000 and $180,000 if you're filing jointly)

An eligible student is defined as a student who:

• Is enrolled at least half-time in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized credential
• Had at least one academic period beginning during the year
• Didn't claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit for more than three previous years
• Didn't complete the first four years of post-secondary education before the beginning of the year

The American Opportunity Tax Credit cannot be claimed on Married Filing Separately returns nor under any of these conditions:

• The student is a dependent on someone else's return
• The student is a nonresident alien (unless the student's spouse is a resident and they file a joint return treating both as residents, or the parents claim the student as a dependent on their joint return)
• The student had a felony drug conviction

Related Information:

• What education tax credits are available?
• What expenses qualify for the American Opportunity Tax Credit?
• Who is eligible for the Lifetime Learning Credit?
• What expenses qualify for the Lifetime Learning Credit?

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NON RESIDENT ALIEN  

If you are a non-resident alien, your return must be filed on Form 1040NR, which cannot be prepared using TurboTax.  You can use TT’s partner, sprintax:

https://www.sprintax.com/non-resident-alien-tax-1040nr-turbotax.html