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Basic Scenario 7: Evie Adams. Evie is single and has two young girls who lived with her all year. Evie paid more than half of the support for her daughters and all the cost keeping up the home.

Evie was unemployed for two months March and April. She cashed in her 401k and used the money to pay for living expenses. Evie is paying off a student loan that she took out when she attended college for her bachelors degree.

She took some courses this year at College to improve her job skills as an educator. She did not receive a Form 1098T for 2018. Evie was an elementary school teacher from May to Dec and paid $550 out of pocket for classroom supplies.

She went to the local casino and won some money in 2019. During the interview she mentions that she had gambling losses of $700.

Question 21: What is the lifetime learning education credit amount on Evie's Tax return?

Evie's income:

W2 $33,000

W2 $3,500

W2G Gambling winnings $2000

1099G Unemployment Commission $2,200

1099R Distribution from Annuity $2,000

Other:

1098E Student loan interest received by lendeer $600

1098T TuitionPaid $2800

Child Care Paid $3000

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Answer is highlighted in yellow: Solution: Answer:21) Explanation: 560 Lifetime learning credit = 20% of lesser of qualified expense or $10000 Lifetime learning credit = (2800*20%) = 560