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Taxes From A To Z (2015): N Is For Nonrefundable Tax Credits

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 25, 2015

It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! Next up: N is for nonrefundable tax credits A credit is a dollar for dollar reduction

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Understanding Your Forms: 1098-T, Tuition Statement

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 22, 2015

Here’s what you should know about the form 1098-T, Tuition Statement.

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Back To School 2014: American Opportunity Credit

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 17, 2014May 19, 2020

(UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. We have our winners! See the comments for more info.) Education tax credits can help you pay for the

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FAFSA, Tax Return Delays Could Slow College Enrollment Decisions

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 19, 2013May 21, 2020

The delay in processing forms 8863, Education Credits, at the IRS is causing more trouble than just slowing down refunds. The delay, which was formally

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IRS, H&R Block Release Statements About Processing Delays

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 13, 2013July 7, 2020

(Note: Updated to reflect Department of Education comments.) As anger continues to grow over delays with processing the federal form 8863, Education Credits, I reached

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Hundreds Of Thousands Of Taxpayers Thought To Be Impacted By Education Credit Snafu

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 12, 2013July 7, 2020

Tax season is proving to be a major headache for taxpayers this season. And it looks like it’s not about to get better for hundreds

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IRS Explains Delays In Processing Some Returns Claiming Education Credits

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 9, 2013July 7, 2020

When the Internal Revenue Service finally announced that it was accepting federal form 8863, Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits (downloads as a

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IRS Says Taxpayers Claiming Education Breaks Should Expect Delays

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 28, 2013July 5, 2020

With just a few days left before tax season officially opens on January 30, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that there will be a

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