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Can divorced parent's split education tax credits and deductions?


Answer: No, the education credits/deduction can not be split. The person claiming the child on their tax return is entitled to the....

Can expenses for attending a private high school qualify for education tax credits?


Answer: No. Expenses paid to attend high school do not qualify for the education tax credits because a high school is not an eligi....

Can expenses related to a child's car be used as a business tax deduction?


Scenario: With planning, you can receive a business tax deduction for the cost of your child's car. Please explain this strategy. ....

Can I claim the American Opportunity credit or the Lifetime Learning credit for college expenses paid by a Stafford or PLUS loan?


Answer: Higher education expenses paid by the proceeds of a Stafford or PLUS loan may qualify for the tax credit, but the loan mus....

Can loans from life insurance be assessed as income for financial aid?


Scenario: It states that life insurance withdrawals could be assessed as income. Does that apply to loans from life insurance cash....