Marriage, Divorce & Family
“What tax credits can I claim now that I have a child in college?”
A child in college can affect a return in several ways, and the answer often depends on whether the student is still claimed as a dependent, what education expenses were paid, and who actually paid those costs. The tuition, required fees, books, and any scholarship or grant amounts can all change which education-related credits or deductions may apply. In some cases, the student’s enrollment status, income, and filing status also matter. Families often look at how the college issued tax forms and whether expenses were paid out of pocket or with financial aid when sorting out the available tax benefits. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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