I just efiled for 2016. I put in the wrong number for how many years my son has claimed the college credit. I said 1 time, but it has been 2 times. Is this a problem?

He won't be claiming it for more than 4 years, as he will graduate on time...

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I just efiled for 2016. I put in the wrong number for how many years my son has claimed the college credit. I said 1 time, but it has been 2 times. Is this a problem?

No. There would be no change to your tax return for this correction. The important thing is that you can only take the American Opportunity credit or Hope credit 4 times.

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I just efiled for 2016. I put in the wrong number for how many years my son has claimed the college credit. I said 1 time, but it has been 2 times. Is this a problem?

No. There would be no change to your tax return for this correction. The important thing is that you can only take the American Opportunity credit or Hope credit 4 times.