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Module 10: Education Credits

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"Answer the following true-false questions about claiming the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit by clicking on the correct answer. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page."~ Tina the Tax Tutor

  1. Taxpayers who paid higher education expenses during the year for an eligible student can generally claim both the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit if they meet the general requirements.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Jackson is a university sophomore who is studying to be a dentist. This year, in addition to tuition, he is required to pay a fee to the university for the rental of the dental equipment he will use in this program. The equipment rental fee is a qualifying expense.
  • A.
  • B.

 

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