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If you pay education expenses and qualified tuition for either yourself, a spouse, or another dependent, you may qualify for a deduction of your costs. You may be able to claim different deductions by using your tuition and fees instead of taking them as a direct deduction. Consider the following: The American Opportunity Tax Credit […]

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It can be a great feeling to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your education. A scholarship is typically an amount paid to a student for a specific institution for study. A fellowship grant is similar, except that the money paid can be used for the purpose of study or research. There are […]

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You can use these benefits you get back some of the costs of tuition or interest paid on student loans, allowing you to maximize your college savings. Educations expenses and Tax Credits – You can use two tax credit to help with the cost of certain items; such as books, supplies, equipment, fees and tuition. […]

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The federal government has set up education credits to help Americans who seek higher education. These credits consider “qualified higher education expenses” such as tuition and course fees. Boarding, meal, transportation, and other fees do not qualify as a credit expense. Additionally, money paid for a course which doesn’t apply credit to the degree sought […]

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Miscellaneous Deductions

People often consider three big deduction when they think of itemizing: home mortgage interest, state and local income taxes, and charitable donations. Though, there are many additional deductions aside from the three common ones. These deductions are typically considered “miscellaneous itemized deductions” and are able to be claimed if they are more than 2% of […]

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Getting an Education in Tax Credits

For those paying for their education, there are a few tax credits that can help decrease the amount owed. The American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit are available to those responsible for education expenses, such as tuition, fees, textbooks, supplies, and equipment. Some incurred expenses, like insurance, transportation, and personal fees aren’t eligible […]

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