Question

DJ and Nicolette paid $1,600 in qualifying expenses for their daughter Nicole to attend the University of Nevada. Nicole is a sophomore. DJ and Nicolette's AGI is $175,000. What is their maximum allowable American opportunity tax credit after the credit phase-out based on AGI is taken into account?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

As we know that the credit amount should be allowed a qualified deduction of 100% till $2,000 and the next 25% is $2,000

In the given situation, the credit amount would be

= $1,600 × 100%

= $1,600

As the AGI is $175,000 i.e. exceeded the prescribed amount i.e. $160,000 so it would be phased out till $180,000

So, after considering the phase out application limits, the credit is

= $1,600 ×  ($180,000 - $175,000) ÷ ($180,000 - $160,000)

= $400  

So, the total credit is $400 out of which $160 is refundable and the remaining balance i.e. $240 would be non-refundable