Becky, a college freshman, works part-time and pays $1,650 of her college tuition expenses. Although Becky files

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Becky, a college freshman, works part-time and pays $1,650 of her college tuition expenses. Although Becky files her own tax return, her parents claim her as a dependent on their tax return. Becky’s parents file jointly and have AGI of $50,000. What is the amount of American Opportunity tax credit her parents can claim on their tax return for the tuition Becky paid? 

a. $0 

b. $495 

c. $1,600 

d. $1,650 

e. Some other amount

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2019

ISBN: 9781337703062

37th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill

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