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You wrote: {lifetime learnign credit I have a client who is getting a second degree. He is considered to be in his second year. Can I use the Hope credit for a second degree? ProSeries wants me to use the lifetime learning credit since it higher than the hope.}

Thanks, Kim

Reply: Yes. It is correct. Client cannot use Hope credit. It is for first 2 years after High School. So for second degree you must claim Life Time Learning.

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