Education Tax Benefits

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Title: Education Tax Benefits
Category: Taxation
Field of Study: Taxes
Course Code: M095
CPE Credits: 2.0
Price: 19.95

Description

Description:

Today taxpayers must plan for their children’s education. Touching on various topics such as qualified tuition programs (QTPs), scholarships and fellowships, this course examines the tax treatment of costs related to education. Practitioners will learn the ins and outs of the tax benefits concerning education and will be able to identify those educational expenses that are deductible. Additionally, financial planning strategies and techniques are outlined to better prepare taxpayers for future educational costs.

Delivery Method: Online Interactive Self Study

Level: Overview

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Course Details

Category: Taxation

Field of Study: Taxes

Passing Score: 70%

Technical Details: Taxes: Technical

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Objectives

Objectives:

1. Identify deductible education expenses and travel costs under the requirements of Section 162. 2. Determine the qualified credit amounts under the HOPE (“American Opportunity”) Credit and the requirements of Coverdell education savings accounts. 3. Identify the deductible amount to claim for Section 221 student loan interest and recognize the permissible benefits of Section 529 qualified tuition programs. 4. Specify the tax-free benefits of Section 117 scholarships and fellowships and who is eligible for a Section 132 qualified tuition reduction. 5. Identify educational incentives and financial aid requirements to meet college funding needs.

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Profession

NASBA: Yes

QAS: Yes

CPA: Suitable for all CPAs

IRS: IRS credit for Enrolled Agents.

Profession Identifiers: CPA, EA