Education credits products

Important note: All links are to the most current electronic publications. The publications are for download only; you cannot order.

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Social media

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Informational flyers

Publication 4772, American Opportunity Tax Credit Flyer PDF. An online flyer promoting the American Opportunity Tax Credit for education. Also available in Spanish PDF.

Publication 4982, Tuition Statements - Information Worth Knowing PDF. Online flyer which provides information worth knowing to educational institutions about who has to file and how to file Form 1098-T, Tuition Statements.

Publication 5081, Education Credits Online Resource Guide PDF. Online flyer directing you to education credit resources.

Technical publications

Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education. Explains tax benefits that may be available for students and/or their families. Most benefits apply to higher education only. It covers:

Scholarships, grants and tuition reductions
Education credits, American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit
Student loan interest deduction
Student loan cancellations and repayment assistance
Coverdell Education Savings Account-Coverdell ESA
Qualified tuition programs-QTP
Education exception to additional tax on early IRA distributions
Education savings bond program
Employer-provided educational assistance
Business deduction for work-related education

Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens. Helps to determine citizenship or residency status

Use the Interactive Tax Assistant to see if you’re eligible to claim an education credit.

Resources