Austin graduates from high school in 2020 and enrolls in a private college in the fall. His parents pay $12,000 for his tuition and fees. a. Assuming Austin’s parents have AGI of $73,000, what is the American Opportunity credit they can claim for John? Explain. b. Assuming Austin’s parents have AGI of $174,000, what is the American Opportunity credit they can claim for John? Explain.

Austin graduates from high school in 2020 and enrolls in a private college in the fall. His parents pay $12,000 for his tuition and fees. a. Assuming Austin’s parents have AGI of $73,000, what is the American Opportunity credit they can claim for John? Explain. b. Assuming Austin’s parents have AGI of $174,000, what is the American Opportunity credit they can claim for John? Explain.

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

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Chapter7: Tax Credits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13MCQ: Joan, a single mother, has AGI of $61,500 in 2019. In September 2019 , she pays $5,000 in qualified...

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