education tax credits
what is available
HOPE tax credit
Provides for a maximum $1800 per year per dependent student. It is available only for the first two years of post secondary education.
The student must be enrolled at least 1/2 of the full-time workload in a program that leads to a degree, certificate or other educational credential.
Life-time learning tax credit
Provides for a maximum $2000 per year per family; is available for any year of post secondary education including graduate work.
The student must be enrolled at least 1/2 of the full-time workload in a program that leads to a degree, certificate or other educational credential.
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