A taxpayer who always claims the standard deduction (i.e., does not itemize his or her deductions from AGI) may still be able to receive a tax benefit from any education expenses incurred.

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The taxpayer may be eligible for certain education credits or deductions, such as the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit, even if they do not itemize their deductions. These credits and deductions are available to both itemizers and non-itemizers.

A Taxpayer Who Always Claims the Standard Deduction (I