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American Opportunity, Hope and Lifetime Learning Education Credits

Question:   What is a Lifetime Learning Credit?

Answer:   The Lifetime Learning Credit is a nonrefundable tax credit with a dollar limit per family that is available for qualified tuition and related expenses of higher education, whether the student is at the undergraduate or graduate level.

  • The Lifetime Learning Credit is calculated by taking a percentage of the qualified educational expenses paid.

Additional Information:
Category: Child Care Credit/Other Credits

Subcategory: Hope & Life Time Learning Educational Credits


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The OMB number for this study is 1545-1432.
If you have any comments regarding this study, please write to:
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