The education credit rules below apply to both Hope credit and Lifetime Learning tax credit. To claim either education credit, you must meet all of the following requirements.
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The definition of qualified education expenses for Gulf Opportunity Zone or GOZ students has been expanded to include books.
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You can claim the Hope credit or Hope education tax credit for the first two years of postsecondary education.
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The lifetime learning credit is not limited to students in the first 2 years of postsecondary education. the credit does not depend on the student's workload and there is no limit to the number of years you can take this credit.
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Between the two education credits, Hope credit and lifetime learning credit, which you should choose depends on your situation.
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An eligible education institution is required to issue a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement to each student by January 31 of the year following the year of the academic periods for which the expenses were paid.
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