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ASG Offices

Office Phone: (949)582-4299

Office Hours:
Monday through Wednesday
9am to 7pm
Thursday 10am to 7pm
Friday 9am to 2pm
Closed Weekends
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Student Development Office
Audra DiPadova View profile information for Audra DiPadovaSend email to Audra DiPadova
Director of Student Development
(949) 582-4213

Erin Long View profile information for Erin Long Send email to Erin Long
Inter-Club Council & Clubs Advisor
Office Assistant
Sub- Senior Administrative Assistant
(949) 582-4290

Main Office Phone: (949) 582-4616
Fax: (949) 347-1997

Spring 2010 Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday
8am to 7pm
Friday
8am-12pm
Closed Weekends

Textbook Tax Credit Information

HOW DOES THE TEXTBOOK TAX CREDIT WORK?

  • Buy your books
  • Keep your receipts
  • Check www.textbookaid.org to see if you’re eligible (If you make under $80,000 per year, you probably are).
  • File a tax return and GET MONEY BACK FOR YOUR BOOKS!

American Opportunity Tax Credit at a Glance

  • In 2009 and 2010, tax credit of up to $2,500 of the out-of-pocket cost of tuition and related expenses including course materials paid during the taxable year
  • Eligible for the first four years of college
  • 100% of the first $2,000 and 25% of the next $2,000
  • 40% of the credit is refundable with the maximum refundable amount of $1,000
  • Phase-out for taxpayers with adjusted gross income in excess of $80,000 or $160,000 for married couples filing jointly (AGI phase out limits are $90,000 individual, $180,000 married couples filing jointly)
  • Helps an estimated 4 million additional students attend college.
  • $13.907 billion in estimated benefits for students and families in 2009 and 2010
  • President Obama has proposed to make credit permanent

**We’re not tax lawyers, so this information is for general guidance only. The information on this site does not constitute legal advice, tax advice, accounting advice, or professional advice of any kind. There is no substitute for consultation with professional advisors based on the facts of each individual situation. The Bookstore disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with the accuracy or completeness of the material on this flyer, or reliance on the general guidance provided.   Check out http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=211309,00.html for complete details.
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