the qualified expenses must be for higher education the tuition and fees deduction can reduce the amount of your income subject to tax by up to $ 4000 generally you can claim the tuition and fees deduction if all three of the following requirements are met1 you pay qualified education expenses of higher education2he tuition and fees deduction can reduce the amount of your income subject to tax by up to $ 4000 generally you can claim the tuition and fees deduction if all three of the following requirements are met 1
The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) is one of two tax credits available to students and those who claim them as dependents. It allows eligible students to reduce what they owe in taxes by up to $2,500 a year for tuition and related expenses.
This could be a very useful student tax credit depending on what stage the taxpayer is currently at in their education.The American opportunity credit modifies the Hope Scholarship credit for any tax years beginning in 2009 through 2017.