Two College Tax Credits to Be Aware of in 2020
If you are a current college student or recent graduate, you should claim any amount over $600 paid on the interest of your student loans. This helps to balance your budget into next year so you can pay your loans down further.
Looking into additional tax credits or deductions can help you continue to pay down your student loans. If you are a parent and have at least one dependent child attending a college, university, or trade school, you can file for a tax credit to help you manage the financial support of your child.
As of 2019, there are two college tax credits offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that you can qualify for. This change stems from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. The latter extended the tuition and fees deductions in both college tax credits. (more…)