What You Should Know About Education Provisions in the Tax Law

Are you making the most of tax benefits designed to offset some of the high costs of education? The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which settled the year-end fiscal cliff debate, extended the American Opportunity Tax Credit through 2017.The credit provides a tax break of up $2,500 for qualified college expenses. The Act also made permanent several education-related tax options, including a $2,000 maximum contribution amount for Coverdell education savings accounts, which can be used to pay certain elementary, secondary and post-secondary expenses.

Given the many changes, we can help you make sense of the benefits available to you and ensure you're taking full advantage of them. We can also offer advice on smart steps for financing the high cost of education, so please contact our office with all your questions.

Monday, May 18, 2015