Answer:
AOLC_{Allan}=$2750
AOLC_{Kara}=$2475
AOLC_{Allan}=$1000
AOLC_{Kara}=$780
Explanation:
American Opportunity Learning credit.
First, assuming Allan and Kara are eligible, we must know how the two forms of credit work. For the American Opportunity Learning credit (AOLC), it is possible to receive 100% of the tax deduction for the first 2000 and then 25% of the deduction up to a maximum of 2500. So, the amount of the opportunity credit for Allan and Kara is given by:
Now, for the American Lifetime Learning credit (ALLC), we have to allow 20% deduction of taxes up to $2000 if the person meets the requirement of not earning more than 68000, then: