2025 college tax credit estimator
Education Credit Comparison Calculator
Estimate whether the American Opportunity Tax Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit gives the better 2025 tax result.
Best estimated choiceAmerican Opportunity Tax CreditAOTC $2,500 / LLC $800
Comparison
Lifetime Learning Credit
$800Eligible by selected facts$800 non-refundable creditMAGI phaseout factor100%
AOTC qualified expenses$4,650
LLC qualified expenses$4,000
Estimated refundable AOTC portion$1,000
American Opportunity Tax CreditUse the same student and expenses for only one education credit on the return.