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April 14, 2023
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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?

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Hal_Al
Employee
April 14, 2023

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.