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Our records show you already claimed the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) on Form 8863 of your 2023 tax return for the same student for the four years allowed.

Tax Tip 2024-67, Aug. 6, 2024 — There are two education tax credits designed to help offset education costs: the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.

Tax Tip 2025-23, April 3, 2025 —There are two tax credits designed to help taxpayers reduce education costs: the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.

IRS Tax Tip 2022-123, August 11, 2022 — Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouse or dependents in 2021 may be able to take advantage of two education tax credits.

Tax Tip 2022-38, March 10, 2022 — Higher education is important to many people and it’s often expensive. Whether it’s specialized job training or an advanced degree, there are a lot of costs associated with higher education. There are two education tax credits designed to help offset these costs - the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit.

Find out which education expenses qualify for claiming education credits or deductions.

The basic eligibility rules for tax credits and benefits available to you if you have a dependent qualifying child.