Stephanie and Cal Have Three Dependent Children in College

question 39

Multiple Choice

Stephanie and Cal have three dependent children in college. Sally is a freshman and Teri is a sophomore at a small private college in their town where their expenses are $6,500 per year for each student; Lexi is in her third year of medical school in Wisconsin and her related expenses are $12,500 per year. What is the maximum education credit allowed Stephanie and Cal on their joint tax return if their AGI is $124,000 in 2018 and the LLC phaseout range is $114,000 - $134,000?

• A) $5,000
• B) $6,000
• C) $7,000
• D) $7,500

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Definitions:

American Opportunity Tax Credit

A credit for qualified education expenses paid for an eligible student for the first four years of higher education, with the potential to receive a partial refund if the credit is more than the taxpayer owes.

Lifetime Learning Credit

A tax credit available in the United States for qualified tuition and related expenses paid for eligible students enrolled in an eligible educational institution, aiming to promote post-secondary education.

Tax Advantage

Financial benefits and savings provided through exemptions, deductions, and credits that reduce the amount of tax owed.

Earned Income Credit

A refundable tax credit for low to moderate-income working individuals and families, aimed at decreasing the amount of tax owed and potentially returning money to the taxpayer.