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About Form 8863, Education CreditsInformation about Form 8863, Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits), including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file.
Form 8863
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PDF version of Form 8863.
Instructions for Form 8863
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Instructions explaining how to file Form 8863.
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Eligible educational inst
Find out what is an Eligible Educational Institution to qualify for the education credits.
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Education credits - AOTC and LLC
Education credits like the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) can help with the cost of higher education. See if you qualify.
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Education credits: Questions and answers
Find answers to common questions about the education credits, including the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC).
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Deducting teachers' educational expenses
An educator may be eligible to deduct up to $300 of unreimbursed expenses for classroom materials, such as books, supplies, computers or other equipment. Learn more.
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Education benefits - No double benefits allowed
You can’t take more than one education benefit for the same student and the same expenses. So, you can't take the American opportunity tax credit and lifetime learning credit for the same student in the same tax year. Also, if you receive tax-free educational assistance, such as a grant, you need to subtract that amount from your qualified education expenses.
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Qualified Ed expenses
Find out which education expenses qualify for claiming education credits or deductions.
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Educating your employees about tax compliance
These products may help employees with their tax responsibilities.
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Review the education credits before filing a federal tax return
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.
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Taxpayers should review the education tax credits before they file
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.
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Two tax credits that can help cover the cost of higher education
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.
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