{"id":9136,"date":"2017-07-21T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=9136"},"modified":"2019-05-29T15:48:21","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T20:48:21","slug":"back-to-school-tax-tips-for-college-bound-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/tax-law-and-news\/back-to-school-tax-tips-for-college-bound-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Tax Tips for College-Bound Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is an exciting time of the year when college-bound students are starting to gear up for school. The transition can also take a physical and emotional toll on parents. Figuring out how to pay for college can be stressful, and fortunately, the government provides some nice financial incentives, especially in light of the escalating cost of education.<\/p>\n<p>Being a client\u2019s trusted advisor, tax professionals can offer some worthwhile advice on tax and financial planning for a college education. We have assembled some helpful information on the related tax benefits for you to brush up on and share with your clients and prospects.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS provides a number of education tax credits and tax deductions that will take some of the sting out of college expenses, even before the school year starts. Keep in mind that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taxpayers can only claim one of the tax benefits per student per year, except for the student loan interest deduction, so they\u2019ll want to optimize.<\/li>\n<li>Parents can only claim education credits and deductions if they claim the child as a dependent.<\/li>\n<li>If your child files their own tax return and claims a personal exemption, they can claim the education tax credit or deduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Tuition and Fees Deduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Tuition and Fees Deduction allows you to deduct up to $4,000 per year. This above-the-line deduction was extended through 2016 (and may get further extended), and can be used for qualified tuition and related expenses. In order to claim the deduction, you must earn less than $80,000 per year as a single filer, or less than $160,000 as married filing jointly. You cannot claim the deduction if you are married and file separately.<\/p>\n<p>You can include amounts paid for tuition and required fees, for you, your spouse or your dependent child. The student must be enrolled at an eligible post-secondary educational institution. You\u2019re not allowed to deduct expenses paid for room and board, or for personal purposes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Opportunity Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/aotc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wa-link=\"body_irs-aotc\" target=\"_blank\">American Opportunity Credit<\/a> enables you to claim up to $2,500 (per student) per year for the first four years of post-secondary education, and 40 percent of the credit is \u201crefundable.\u201d The credit is available only to students who have not yet completed the first four years of post-secondary education.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify, the student must be participating in a program that will lead to a degree, or some \u201cother recognized educational credential.\u201d Students must be enrolled at least \u201chalf-time\u201d for at least one academic semester during the calendar year. Allowable expenses include tuition and fees, required enrollment fees, course-related books, supplies, and equipment. Room and board does not qualify.<\/p>\n<p>This credit can be claimed only by couples (married filing jointly only) who earn no more than $180,000, or by single filers who earn less than $90,000 per year. Students can also claim this credit on their taxes, as long as they are not claimed as a dependent by another.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifetime Learning Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the student doesn\u2019t qualify for the American Opportunity Credit, he or she may be eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/individuals\/lifetime-learning-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wa-link=\"body_irs-LLC\" target=\"_blank\">Lifetime Learning Credit<\/a>. Students and families can claim the credit for up to $2,000 in education related expenses. The credit can be claimed for incomes up to $65,000 for single filers, and up to $130,000 for married filing joint filers.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the American Opportunity Credit, there is no limit on the number of years you can claim the credit. You can\u2019t claim both the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit on the same student, but you can claim the American Opportunity Credit for one student and the Lifetime Learning Credit for another in the same year. You can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit even if the student is not pursuing a program that will lead to a degree, or some other recognized educational credential.<\/p>\n<p>The Lifetime Learning Credit covers tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance, as well as amounts paid for course-related books, supplies and equipment. It can be claimed for as many years as you pay expenses for higher education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Loan Interest Deduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parents and students can take an above-the-line deduction for interest paid on a federal or private student loan, up to $2,500. To qualify, your modified adjusted gross income must be less than $80,000 for single filers and $160,000 for joint filers.<\/p>\n<p>This deduction is available to a student who is enrolled at least half-time in a program leading to a degree, certificate or other recognized educational credential. You should receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/uac\/form-1098-e-student-loan-interest-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wa-link=\"body_irs-form1098estuloaninterest\" target=\"_blank\">Form 1098-E<\/a>, <em>Student Loan Interest Statement<\/em>, by Jan. 31, that will give you information on qualifying interest paid and can be deducted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the parents\u2019 modified adjusted gross income is too high and they cannot take advantage of the education credits or deduction, the parents can elect to not claim an exemption for the dependent\/student. The student can, in turn, claim one of the tuition credits or deduction and the student loan interest deduction on his or her own return.<\/p>\n<p>This planning strategy is available to the student even if a parent, grandparent or third party pays the educational expenses for the child. These payments for education would be considered gifts to the student and are treated as paid by the student.<\/p>\n<p>The tax savings for the student are probably not as great as the parents, due to being in a lower tax bracket. The family should look at whether it\u2019s more beneficial to have the parent claim the dependency exemption (if not phased out), or have the student take advantage of the education tax benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taxpayers should receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/uac\/form-1098-t-tuition-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wa-link=\"body_irs-form1098ttuition\" target=\"_blank\">Form 1098-T<\/a> by Jan. 31 for reporting tuition and expenses paid to the educational institution. Remember to have your clients keep good records to support the deductions and credits if they need to prove them down the road. We hope that we\u2019ve provided you with some valuable information to share with, and help guide, your clients. Wish these college students and families plenty of success in the next phase of their lives. Please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p970.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wa-link=\"body_irs-p970\" target=\"_blank\">Tax Benefits for Education: IRS Publication 970<\/a> if you have questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note:\u00a0<\/strong>This article originally ran in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpapracticeadvisor.com\/news\/12346848\/back-to-school-tax-tips-for-college-bound-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wa-link=\"body_CPAPracticeAdvisor-DAvolioBacktoSchool\" target=\"_blank\"><em>CPA Practice Advisor<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is an exciting time of the year when college-bound students are starting to gear up for school. 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