There are many tax benefits within the tax code to help pay for college expenses. Two of the most popular are the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) and the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC). Not sure which is best? Here are some key differences:

Get 'extra credit' for your kids in college

The price tag on a college diploma keeps going up, but at least you might be able to salvage some tax benefits if you're paying the tab.

An Example: If your child is attending college this fall, you may have a chance to claim an enhanced tax break for higher education expenses.