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

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Taxpayers who claim the standard deduction can still benefit from education expenses through various tax credits and deductions such as the Lifetime Learning Credit, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and the Tuition and Fees Deduction.

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