Students, parents, and educators often wonder how to claim the valuable education tax credits on their federal return. IRS Form 8863, also known as the Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning), is the official document you need to report qualified tuition and related expenses.
Form 8863 is used to calculate two major tax benefits:
The form requires basic information about the student, the educational institution, and the amount of qualified tuition and related expenses you paid during the tax year.
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You can claim only one credit per student per year. Choose the credit that provides the larger benefit.
Qualified tuition includes fees required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, as shown on Form 1098‑T.
Only if you are claiming the AOC or LLC. If you have no education expenses, you do not need to file this form.
The school’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is listed on your Form 1098‑T. If you didn’t receive a 1098‑T, contact the school’s financial office.
You can file an amended return using Form 1040‑X and attach a corrected Form 8863.
Form 8863 must be filed with your federal tax return, typically by April 15 of the year following the tax year.
Yes, you may claim the Lifetime Learning Credit for yourself, your spouse, or a dependent, even if the student isn’t claimed as a dependent.
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