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Video: What Is the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit?
Note: The income amounts in this video apply only to prior tax years. It is included here for reference only. The Lifetime Learning tax credit is available to anyone who takes at least one class during the year at a post-secondary school, whether it counts toward a degree or not. Obtain the available tax credits for students with information from TurboTax in this video on annual tax filing. Read more…

Can Debt Forgiveness Cause a Student Loan Tax Bomb?
People who benefit from student loan forgiveness may be wondering about the tax consequences of this debt relief option, including a potential "student loan tax bomb." Your student loan repayment choice can prevent or cause this situation. Read more…

Tax Tips When Sending Kids to Private or Public Schools
Where you send your child to school is often a personal choice. If you choose private K-12 schooling, some federal tax benefits can help to reduce your cost. Read more…

Video: Top College Tax Deductions and Credits
Watch this video to learn about the top college tax deductions and credits for students and parents. These are six of the most common deductions and credits that eligible students and their parents can use to increase tax savings at the end of the year. Read more…

Are Contributions to School District Programs Tax Deductible?
The IRS allows you to claim a deduction for the donations you make to qualified organizations. These organizations include more than just charities and will include any school district program that does not operate for profit and is solely supported by state and local governments. Read more…

More College and Education Articles

What Are Education Tax Credits? Video: Tax Tips for Teachers Tax Tips for Teachers: Deducting Out-of-Pocket Classroom Expenses Are Contributions to Nonprofit Schools Tax Deductible? What Is the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit? The Lowdown on Education Tax Breaks How to Calculate Your Lifetime Learning Tax Credit on IRS Form 8863 Bigger, Better College Tax Credit What Is the IRS Form 8863? Guide to IRS Form 1099-Q: Payments from Qualified Education Programs Sending Kids to College Video: What Educational Expenses Are Tax Deductible? What Is IRS Form 8917? What is the Educator Expense Tax Deduction? Taxes for Grads: Do Scholarships Count as Taxable Income? Cash for College: Tax-Free 529 Plans What is a 1098-E: Student Loan Interest Tax Tips for New College Graduates Tax Deductions for Voluntary Interest Payments on Student Loans Learn About the American Opportunity College Tax Credit Tuition and Fees Deduction for Higher Education What is IRS Form 1099-Q? Video: What Is a 529 Plan Contribution? How to Report FAFSA College Money on a Federal Tax Return Take Advantage of Two Education Tax Credits What Is the American Opportunity Tax Credit? Can I Deduct My Computer for School on Taxes? Guide to Tax Form 1098-T: Tuition Statement What is Form 1098-E: Student Loan Interest Statement? Information on 529 Plans About Student Loan Tax Deductions and Education Credits Are College Entrance Exams Tax Deductible? Video: Guide to IRS Form 1098-T Tuition Statement Video: Tax Tips for Students Do You Have to Claim Pell Grant Money on Your Taxes?
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