Bradley Has Two College-Age Children, Clint, a Freshman at State

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Essay

Bradley has two college-age children, Clint, a freshman at State University, and Abigail, a junior at Northwest University. Both Clint and Abigail are full-time students. Clint's expenses during the 2017 fall semester are as follows: $2,400 tuition, $250 books and course materials, and $1,600 room and board. Abigail's expenses for the 2017 calendar year are as follows: $10,200 tuition, $1,200 books and course materials, and $3,600 room and board. Tuition and the applicable room and board costs are paid at the beginning of each semester.
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Bradley is married, files a joint tax return, claims both children as dependents, and reports a combined AGI with his wife Allie of $114,000 for 2017. Determine Bradley's available education tax credit for 2017.

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Definitions:

List A

This term is too vague without context, typically referring to an enumerated collection of items or tasks; therefore, I'll say NO.

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