Limit: The maximum permissible limit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961 is Rs. 1.5 lakh with deductions eligible only for two children per assessee.
For the American Opportunity Credit the education credit income limit is as follows: Single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er) — $80,000-$90,000. Married filing jointly — $160,000-$180,000.