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February 11, 2025
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If I am a dependent and my parent claims the school credit that means I don't correct?

  • February 11, 2025
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    Hal_Al
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    February 11, 2025

    Yes. And, it's better that way.

     

    There's a new urban myth among college students that says they can get a $1000 from the government just for filing a tax form. For most of them, they simply aren't eligible. A full time unmarried student, under age 24, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit. They get up to $2500. 

    You cannot claim the (up to) $1000 refundable credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.

     

    Reference: Line 7 instructions for form 8863.

    https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8863#en_US_2024_publink53002gd0e674