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Education Credits

American Opportunity Credit (formerly Hope Credit)*	Up to 100% of the first $2,000 and 25% of the next $2,000 for a total of $2,500 maximum credit per eligible student per year. Reduction for MAGI between $80,000 - $90,000 for single filers and $160,000 - $180,000 for joint filers.
Lifetime Learning Credit	Up to 20% of the first $10,000 (per taxpayer) of qualified expenses paid in 2014. Reduction for MAGI between $54,000 - $64,000 for single filers and $108,000 - $128,000 for joint filers.

*Can be claimed for up to four years.

Student Loan Interest Deduction

Maximum Deduction	$2,500
MAGI Phase-Outs Married Filing Jointly Single	$130,000 – $160,000 $65,000 – $80,000

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