How to calculate the Credits to determine Reba’s federal income taxes due or taxes payable year 2019. Reba rented a home in Georgia. Heather decided to continue living at home with her mom, but she started attending school full-time in January and throughout the rest of the year at a nearby university. She was awarded a $3,190 partial tuition scholarship this year, and Reba helped out by paying the remaining $500 tuition cost. If possible, Reba thought it would be best to claim the education credit for these expenses. Reba's AGI is $88,249. What amount of Credits could Reba claim?