Tax Benefits of Education Circular 230 Disclaimer Any tax advice contained in the body of this presentation was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions.

Education Expenses Included Tuition Fees Required Books Required Supplies Excluded Room Board Travel Personal Expenses

Tuition Deduction Income Phase-out $65,000-$80,000 and $130,000-$160,000 Unlimited Years and no degree requirement Adjustment $1/$1 up to $4,000

Lifetime Learning Credit Income Phase-out $51,000-$61,000 and $102,000-$122,000 Unlimited Years and no degree requirement.20/$1 up to $10,000 $2,000 Nonrefundable

American Opportunity Credit Income Phase-out $80,000-$90,000 and $160,000-$180,000 First Four Years Only and must be Pursuing a Degree $1/$1 up to $2,000 then.25/$1 for next $2,000 $1,500 Nonrefundable, $1,000 Refundable

Single Parent with 2 Children Total Income$35,000 Adjusted Gross Income$35,000 Taxable Income$15,400 Total Tax $1,703 Total Payments $2,828 Refund $1,126

Tuition Deduction Total Income$35,000 Tuition Deduction $4,000 Adjusted Gross Income$31,000 Taxable Income$11,400 Total Tax $1,140 Total Payments $2,828 Refund $1,688 Tax Benefit: $563

Lifetime Learning Credit Total Income$35,000 Adjusted Gross Income$35,000 Taxable Income$15,400 Non Refundable Credit $1,703 Total Tax $0 Total Payments $2,828 Refund $2,828 Tax Benefit: $1,703

American Opportunity Credit Total Income$35,000 Adjusted Gross Income$35,000 Taxable Income$15,400 Non Refundable Credit $1,703 Total Tax $0 Refundable Credit $797 Total Payments $3,625 Refund $3,625 Tax Benefit: $2,500

Comparison Deduction – Refund $1,688 Deduction – Benefit $563 LLC – Refund$2,828 LLC – Benefit$1,703 AOC – Refund$3,625 AOC – Benefit $2,500

Education Expenses Included Tuition Fees Required Books Required Supplies Excluded Personal Expenses Travel Room and Board Travel Room Board

Other Tax Benefits Prepay (Save) Qualified Tuition Programs (529) Coverdell Education Savings Account Pay Penalty Free IRA Distributions Tax-Free Savings Bond Redemptions Repay Tax-Free Student Loan Repayment Assistance Student Loan Interest Deduction Dont Pay Tax-Free Student Loan Cancelation Tax-Free Scholarships and Grants Tax-Free Employer Assistance

MA State Tax Provisions Tuition Deduction Exceeds 25% of AGI Undergraduate Only Tuition and Fees Only Student Loan Interest Undergraduate Only No Limit

Key Documents 1098-T (Tuition Statement) 1098-E (Student Loan Interest) Copy of Bill Copy of Colleges Budget

Resources IRS for College Students IRS Free File Options MA DOR Education Deductions MA DOR WebFile (Free)

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