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Provision Hope Credit
(2008)
American Opportunity
Credit
(2009 and 2010)
Maximum Credit $1,800 $2,500
Credit Computation 100% of first $1,200
50% of second $1,200
100% of first $2,000
25% of second $2,000
Years Allowed First 2 years of post-secondary education First 4 years of post-secondary education
Income Phase Outs $48,000 to $58,000 (single)
$96,000 to $116,000 (joint)
$80,000 to $90,000 (single)
$160,000 to $180,000 (joint)
Refundable No Yes, 40% of Credit up to maximum of $1,000
Qualified Expenses Tuition fees & related expenses paid to an eligible educational institution as condition of enrollment at that institution. Tuition fees, related expenses, and course materials (books, supplies, equipment) whether or not they are purchased from an eligible institution.