American Opportunity Tax Credit

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Definition: American Opportunity Tax Credit


American Opportunity Tax Credit


Full Definition of American Opportunity Tax Credit


A tax credit established in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The credit applies to undergraduate college expenses. Currently it provides up to $2,500 in tax credits on the first $4,000 of qualifying expenses.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for American Opportunity Tax Credit are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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