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    Apr 4, 2009, 12:53 AM
    Education Credit (form 8863) for H4 visa holder w/o SSN but TIDN?
    I am an H1B visa holder. During 2008 my wife (H4 visa holder, no SSN but has Tax ID Number) attended a college for English courses and I paid over $3,500 for this (I have the form 1098-T).

    1) Can I apply for education credit (Hope Credit) using Form 8863. If I can, this would allow me a $1800 tax credit.

    2) If the answer is No to #1, then can I apply for tuition and fees deduction. This would lower my taxable income by a bit.

    I find the tax people on this forum very knowledgeable and helpful so thank you in advance.
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    Apr 4, 2009, 09:04 AM

    Yes, you may be eligible to file joint return as residents. Then you can deduct tuition and fees paid or take education credit.
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