Taxes Q & A- Can I claim an education tax credit - E-PersonalFinance

Taxes Q & A- Can I claim an education tax credit - E-PersonalFinance

Can I claim an education tax credit if I am married but file separately?

No. Neither the Hope Credit nor the Lifetime Learning Credit can be claimed if the individual is married but filed a separate return.

References:

Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education
Tax Topic 605, Education Credits
Form 8863 (PDF), Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits)

Source: www.irs.gov

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