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    Apr 7, 2011, 07:18 AM
    Tax claim for tuyion
    Hi,

    I got the SSN in year 2010 and I have paid my tution fees in 2010 around 10000 USD. I got job in Dec 6th 2010 and continuing the job till today.

    My employer send an w 2 from by running payroll of 64 hrs around 1440 $ and tax is dedcuted around 170 $ including state and fedral.

    My question is can I claim my tutuion fees around 10000 $ and get more tax benefits i.e more that 170 $ which I have paid for the taxes. One of my friend claimed in tax returns and got more money than he was paid.

    Any answers to this questions is highly appriciated.

    Your comments are welcome. And thanks a lot in advance.

    Regards
    Anil
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    Apr 7, 2011, 07:40 AM
    I assume that you know your parents aren't claiming you?
    You can't get back more than you were paid; you can get back more than was deducted in federal tax by claiming the Earned Income Credit, which is based on income.
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    Apr 7, 2011, 11:35 AM
    Joy:

    Actually, that is NOT true. The American Opportunity Credit has a $1,000 portion of the AOC credit that is refundable, which means you get $1,000 even if you have no tax obligation to offset.

    Anil:

    What is your visa status? In order to claim ANY education credit, you MUST be a resident or citizen of the United States. If you are an international student on a F-1 or J-1 visa, then you are NOT eligible for the AOC or any other education credit or deduction.
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    Apr 8, 2011, 05:47 AM
    Thanks, Atlanta. I was looking it up, had also asked about his status when I saw 'USD,' but somehow answered with my first reply.
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