Problem 6-20 (Algorithmic) Education Tax Credits (LO 6.5) Janie graduates from high school in 2017 and enrolls in college in the fall. Her parents (who file a joint return) pay $8,350 for her tuition and fees. If required, round your computations to the nearest whole value. a. Assuming Janie's parents have AGI of $165,800, what is the American Opportunity tax credit they can claim for Janie?
Maximum available credit is = 2000 * 100% + (8350-2000) * 25% = 3,587.50
Form 8863 lines are given below to calculate the amont of credit:
F8863 | Education credits | Amount | Amount |
1 | AOTC credit | 3,588 | |
2 | Filing status | 180,000 | |
3 | AGI | 165,800 | |
4 | 2 less 3 | 14,200 | |
5 | Division by | 20,000 | |
6 | result factor | 0.710 | |
7 | 1 multiply 6 is the credit | 2,547.13 |
Amount of credit is 2,547.13
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