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2012 Form 1098-T Tuition Statement (Info Copy Only)
2012  Instructions for Forms 1098-E and 1098-T, Student Loan Interest Statement and Tuition Statement
2012  General Instructions for Certain Information Returns (Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G)
2011 Form 1098-T Tuition Statement (Info Copy Only)Topic Screen for this Form
2011  Instructions for Forms 1098-E and 1098-T, Student Loan Interest Statement and Tuition Statement
2011  General Instructions for Certain Information Returns (Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G)
Form 8863 Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)Topic Screen for this Form
Instructions for Form 8863, Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)
Principal Publications Publications
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Related Publications
Publication 970 Tax Benefits for EducationIndex for this PublicationPDF version of this PublicationTopic Screen for this Publication
Links Inside Publications
Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Education Credits
Education Credits. For 2011, there are two tax credits available to persons who pay expenses for higher (postsecondary)...
Publication 970 - Tax Benefits for Education - American Opportunity Credit
American Opportunity Credit. For 2011, there are two tax credits available to help you offset the costs of...
heading icon Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ - Itemized Deductions, Standard Deductions
Am I eligible to claim both my job-related education expenses (minus 2% of AGI) and the Lifetime Learning Credit...
FAQ - Itemized Deductions, Standard Deductions
My employer included my graduate school tuition reimbursements on my W-2 as wages. Where do I claim these education...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Who can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit? Generally, you can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit if all three...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Can I claim an education credit for higher education expenses paid by a government-subsidized loan? Higher...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
What expenses qualify for an education credit? Expenses that qualify for an education credit are qualified...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
How is the amount of an education credit determined? The amount of an education credit is determined on the...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Do tuition and related expenses paid to attend a private high school qualify for an education credit? No. Expenses...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
If I pay college tuition and fees with a tax-free scholarship, can I claim an education credit on Form 8863...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
May I claim an education credit if I am married but file a separate return? No, a married individual filing...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Is an education credit available for the cost of a high school student taking college classes before graduation...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
What is a Lifetime Learning Credit? The Lifetime Learning Credit is a nonrefundable tax credit with a dollar...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Who can claim the Hope Credit or the American Opportunity Credit? Generally, you can claim the Hope Credit...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
If the amount of my qualified tuition and related expenses is greater than the amount of my scholarship, may...
heading icon Tax Topics
Tax Topic 457
Tuition And Fees Deduction. You may be able to deduct qualified tuition and related expenses that you pay for...
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IRS.gov Web Site
Tax Benefits for Education: Information Center
Related Topic Links
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