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Education Credits Workout

Choosing Between the Credits

Case Study 1: Choosing Between the Credits

Molly is not sure whether she should claim the American opportunity credit or the lifetime learning credit for her child Tabitha, who is enrolled at an accredited university. Follow along in the conversation, and think about the questions you would ask Molly.

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Molly and Tabitha.
Pub 4012 Education Credits
Publication 4491 Education Credits

Pub 4012 Education Credits

Publication 4491 Education Credits