TT asked the question "rec'd the American Opportunity of Hope Credit and I answered, yes and 1 year, but when the Form 8863 printed Q 23 is marked No, is this an error?
TT asked the question "rec'd the American Opportunity of Hope Credit and I answered, yes and 1 year, but when the Form 8863 printed Q 23 is marked No, is this an error?
Q. Form 8863 printed Q 23 is marked No, is this an error?
A. No.
The form is poorly worded. When Q 23 of form 8863 asks "Has the American opportunity credit been claimed for this student for any 4 prior tax years?" it means 4 years total. No is the correct answer.