Asked by Myranda Jimenez on Jul 04, 2024

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding the education credits?

A) If a dependent pays for qualified expenses,the expenses are deemed paid by the taxpayer.
B) If a relative makes payments for qualified expenses directly to the institution on behalf of the student,the expenses are deemed paid by the student.
C) If a student receives a scholarship that is excluded from gross income,that amount should reduce qualified expenses.
D) Payments made using borrowed funds are not considered qualified expenses.

Education Credits

Financial incentives in the form of tax credits for taxpayers who have incurred education expenses, aimed at reducing the cost of education.

Qualified Expenses

Expenses deemed deductible or eligible for tax-advantaged treatment under various IRS rules.

Gross Income

The total amount of income earned by an individual or entity before any deductions or taxes are applied.

  • Ascertain eligible expenditures for educational credits and their calculation methods.
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Beatriz ChaconJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Payments made using borrowed funds are considered qualified expenses for the purpose of calculating education credits. The source of the payment (whether it's out-of-pocket, from savings, or borrowed funds) does not affect its qualification.