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Glossary/Lifetime learning credit

What is Lifetime learning credit?

In short

The lifetime learning credit is a nonrefundable education credit equal to 20% of up to $10,000 of qualified tuition and related expenses, a maximum of $2,000 per return, for any year of postsecondary education.

Key takeaways

  • Unlike the American opportunity credit, it has no limit on the number of years and no half-time enrollment requirement.
  • Both credits can't be claimed for the same student in the same year.
  • It phases out at higher levels of modified adjusted gross income.

Where it's tested

REG: Filing Status, Credits & Alternative Minimum Tax — study notes, a five-minute revision sheet and practice questions.

Practise: 3 questions

Question 1 of 3 · 0 answered

Which education credit is partially refundable?

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