Irs website does not have record of my returns from 2008 to 2014 to check what education credits were used. What is best way to proceed?

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February 15, 2022
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Turbotax software is asking how many times I've used the AOTC credit and/or the hope education credits. What is the best way to proceed if I don't have that information since its so long ago? Do I have to forfeit any benefit from the education credits since I don't have the exact number of times I used them?

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AmyC

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The AOTC is per student. I would recommend you claim the credit. The IRS will send you a nice letter saying you have already used it and owe some amount. If you have used it already, you can file an amended return and claim the Lifelong Learning Credit instead. You may owe something but it won't be the full amount.

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