Used Am.opportunity credit in2015, 2016, skipped 2017, and using it in 2018; but in 2019 and 2020, he’ll still be undergrad.Can I still use my last AOC. in 2019 OR 2020?

Scoop980 · ‎June 4, 2019

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JohnW15 · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, you can, assuming all other qualifying requirements are met.

As you've experienced already, there's not a requirement that the credit must be used in consecutive years. What would disqualify you is if you've claimed it in any four previous years.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ "Who is eligible to take the American Opportunity Tax Credit?" below for the qualifying information.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5358150

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JohnW15 · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, you can, assuming all other qualifying requirements are met.

As you've experienced already, there's not a requirement that the credit must be used in consecutive years. What would disqualify you is if you've claimed it in any four previous years.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ "Who is eligible to take the American Opportunity Tax Credit?" below for the qualifying information.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5358150

Used Am.opportunity credit in2015, 2016, skipped 2017, and using it in 2018; but in 2019 and 2020, he’ll still be undergrad.Can I still use my last AOC. in 2019 OR 2020?