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    nethajij Posts: 19, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 7, 2010, 09:01 PM
    Tuition fee in itemized deduction
    Hello,

    My husband and I are filing joint return. I am studying and not working currently. My tuition fee for 2009 is ~25K. Since my husband's 2009 MAGI is more than the limit set for American Opportunity Credit, Hope credit, or lifetime learning credit, we are not getting any education credit.

    I tried adding the tuition fee as itemized deduction (non reimbursed job related education expenses or under Other Miscellaneous Deductions) and that helps to bring down the tax. I would like to know if that is correct to do. We are US resident (having green card) and filing form 1040.

    Appreciate any help in this regard.

    Thanks!
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    Apr 9, 2010, 12:09 AM

    Tuition fee is deductible only as adjustment of income on line 34 of Form 1040. You must do form 8913 and must have 1098-T from school. Maximum deduction is $4000 if you meet the requirements.
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