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I am a non-resident for income tax purposes. Can I claim the HOPE or Tuition Tax Credit or the Earned Income Credit?

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I am a non-resident for income tax purposes. Can I claim the HOPE or Tuition Tax Credit or the Earned Income Credit?

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No. Nonresidents for tax purposes cannot claim Hope or Lifetime Learning Education credits, or Earned Income Credit (EIC). For additional information, see page 29 of IRS Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.