LIFETIME LEARNING CREDIT

An education tax credit of the US federal income tax code that allows parents and students to reduce their tax liability by up to $2,000 to aid in offsetting higher education expenses. The $2,000 non-refundable credit limit is the amount the parent or student spends on education for a student enrolled at a qualified educational institution that can be claimed every year. But it cannot be merged with Hope Credit or American Opportunity Credit in the same tax year. An individual need not to pursue a degree to be eligible for this credit.