In 2017, Elaine paid $2,800 of tuition and $600 for books for her dependent son to attend State University this past fall as a freshman. Elaine files a joint return with her husband.
What is the maximum American opportunity credit that Elaine can
claim for the tuition payment and books in each of the following
alternative situations? (Leave no answer blank. Enter zero
if applicable.)
b. Elaine’s AGI is $168,000.
c. Elaine’s AGI is $184,000.
Answer
b. Elaine’s AGI is $168,000.
Particulars | Expalanation | Amount |
AOC before phase out | 2000*100% + (3400-2000)*25% | $2350 |
AGI | $168000 | |
Phase -out threshold | ($160000) | |
Excess AGI | (168000-160000) | $8000 |
Phase out range | $180000-$160000 | $20000 |
Phase out percentage | 8000/20000 or 100% max | 40% |
Phase out amount | 2350*40% | $940 |
AOC after phase out | 2350-940 | $1410 |
The maximum American opportunity credit that Elaine can claim for the tuition payment and books is $1410.
c. Elaine’s AGI is $184,000.
Particulars | Expalanation | Amount |
AOC before phase out | 2000*100% + (3400-2000)*25% | $2350 |
AGI | $184000 | |
Phase -out threshold | $160000 | |
Excess AGI | 184000-160000 =240000 or limit to 20000 | $24000 |
Phase out range | 180000-160000 | $20000 |
Phase out percentage | 24000/20000 or max 100% | 100% |
Phase out amount | 2350*100% | $2350 |
AOC after phase out | $2350-$2350 | $0 |
The maximum American opportunity credit that Elaine can claim for the tuition payment and books is $0
Because AGI exceeds the threshold amount, she may not claim on AOC.
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