In: Accounting
In 2019, Elaine paid $2,640 of tuition and $920 for books for
her dependent son to attend State University this past fall as a
freshman. Elaine files a joint return with her husband.
What is the maximum American opportunity tax credit that Elaine can
claim for the tuition payment and books in each of the following
alternative situations? (Leave no answer blank. Enter zero
if applicable.)
a. Elaine’s AGI is $83,000.
b. His AGI is $423,600.
c. His AGI is $427,700, and his daughters are ages 10 and 12.
a. Elaine's AGI is $83,000 | ||
Elaine may claim an American opportunity credit (AOC) of $2,390 | ||
Description | Amount | Explanation |
$ | ||
(1) AOC before phase out | 2,390 | 2000*100%+(3560-2000)*25% |
(2) AGI | 83,000 | |
(3) Phase out threshold | 1,60,000 | |
(4) Excess AGI | - | (2)-(3) {but not <0 and limited to a maximum of $20,000} |
(5) Phase out range for taxpayer filing as married filing jointly | 20,000 | 180,000-160,000 |
(6) Phase out percentage | 0% | (4)/(5) or 100% max |
(7) Phase out amount | - | (1)*(6) |
AOC after phase out | 2,390 | (1)-(7) |
b. His AGI is $423,600 | ||
Because his AGI exceeds the threshold amount of , Elaine may not claim an AOC. | ||
Description | Amount | Explanation |
$ | ||
(1) AOC before phase out | 2,390 | 2000*100%+(3560-2000)*25% |
(2) AGI | 4,23,600 | |
(3) Phase out threshold | 1,60,000 | |
(4) Excess AGI | 20,000 | (2)-(3) {but not <0 and limited to a maximum of $20,000} |
(5) Phase out range for taxpayer filing as married filing jointly | 20,000 | 180,000-160,000 |
(6) Phase out percentage | 100% | (4)/(5) or 100% max |
(7) Phase out amount | 2,390 | (1)*(6) |
c. His AGI is $427,700 and his daughters are ages 10 and 12 | ||
Because his AGI exceeds the threshold amount of , Elaine may not claim an AOC. | ||
Description | Amount | Explanation |
$ | ||
(1) AOC before phase out | 2,390 | 2000*100%+(3560-2000)*25% |
(2) AGI | 4,27,700 | |
(3) Phase out threshold | 1,60,000 | |
(4) Excess AGI | 20,000 | (2)-(3) {but not <0 and limited to a maximum of $20,000} |
(5) Phase out range for taxpayer filing as married filing jointly | 20,000 | 180,000-160,000 |
(6) Phase out percentage | 100% | (4)/(5) or 100% max |
(7) Phase out amount | 2,390 | (1)*(6) |