Hope & Life Time Learning Educational Credits

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Hope & Life Time Learning Educational Credits

How is the amount of an education credit determined? What expenses qualify for an education credit? Do tuition and related expenses paid to attend a private high school qualify for an education credit? May I claim an education credit if I am married but file a separate return? If I pay college tuition and fees with a tax-free scholarship, can I claim an education credit on Form 8863 for those payments? If the amount of my qualified tuition and related expenses is greater than the amount of my scholarship, may I claim the excess expenses on Form 8863? Can I claim an education credit for higher education expenses paid by a government-subsidized loan? Who can claim the Hope Credit or the American Opportunity Credit? What is a Lifetime Learning Credit? Who can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit? Is an education credit available for the cost of a high school student taking college classes before graduation from high school?
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