Lucho Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Does anyone has read or knows if the fact that a student doesn't have a valid SS# will disqualify to claim the American Opportunity Credit? I don't find a yes or no answer in Pub. 970 Thank you for any help. Have a blessed Monday. Lucho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I don't remember seeing a social security number as one of the requirements to take this credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucho Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I don't remember seeing a social security number as one of the requirements to take this credit. Thank you Terry D Lucho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzled Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Lucho, This might apply to your question. From the TaxBook (p 12-2): Who cannot claim the credit. No credit is allowed if: - the taxpayer or spouse was a nonresident alien for any part of the year who did not elect to be treated as a resident alien for tax purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Lucho, This might apply to your question. From the TaxBook (p 12-2): Who cannot claim the credit. No credit is allowed if: - the taxpayer or spouse was a nonresident alien for any part of the year who did not elect to be treated as a resident alien for tax purposes. People with ITIN are residents if they live in the U.S. Do not confuse green card holders with residents. Sometimes they mean the same thing, but in others instances they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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