IMPORTANT NOTE: All links are to the most current electronic publications. The publications are for download only; you cannot order.
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Electronic Resource Guides
Publication 5081PDF, Education Credits Online Resource Guide - an online flyer directing you to education credit resources.
Publication 4982PDF, Tuition Statements Flyer--online flyer which provides information worth knowing to educational institutions about who has to file and how to file Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement.
Social Media
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Informational Flyers
Publication 4772PDF, American Opportunity Tax Credit Flyer-- an online flyer promoting the American Opportunity Tax Credit for education. Also available in SpanishPDF.
Technical Publications
Publication 970PDF, Tax Benefits for Education--explains tax benefits that may be available for students and/or their families. Most benefits apply to higher education only. It covers:
- Scholarships, grants and tuition reductions
- Education credits, American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit
- Student loan interest deduction
- Student loan cancellations and repayment assistance
- Coverdell Education Savings Account-Coverdell ESA
- Qualified tuition programs-QTP
- Education exception to additional tax on early IRA distributions
- Education savings bond program
- Employer-provided educational assistance
- Business deduction for work-related education
Publication 519PDF, The U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens, helps to determine citizenship or residency status
Forms & Instructions
- Form 8863PDF, Education Credits (AOTC and LLC)
- Instructions for Form 8863PDF
- Form 1098-TPDF, Tuition Statement (Info Only)
- Instructions for Forms 1098-E and TPDF
Education Tax Credit Resources
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