Imari Brown is attending community college. She has $1,820 of education expenses. She claims herself on her tax return. She is trying to decide between the tuition and fees deduction or an education credit. Imari is in the 15% tax bracket.

(a) Calculate the tax reduction under both options.

tution and fees deduction

education credit

(b) Which option would Imari choose?

Tuition and fees Education credit