Education Credits
Question: If I pay college tuition and fees with a tax-free scholarship, can I claim an education credit on Form 8863 for those payments?
Answer:
No, you cannot claim a credit for the amount of higher education expenses paid by a tax-free scholarship.
Additional Information:
- Form 8863 (PDF), Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)
- Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education
Category: Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Subcategory: Education Credits
