Education Tax Benefits Navigator

I have education expenses and want to maximize my tax benefits.

Education details:
- Student: [Self/Spouse/Dependent child]
- Education level: [Undergraduate/Graduate/Professional/Other]
- School type: [College/University/Trade school/Other]
- Enrollment status: [Full-time/Half-time/Less]
- Pursuing degree: [Yes/No]

Expenses paid this year:
- Tuition and fees: [Amount]
- Books and supplies: [Amount]
- Room and board: [Amount if relevant]
- Computer/equipment: [Amount]
- Student loan interest paid: [Amount]

My situation:
- MAGI: [Amount]
- Filing status: [Status]
- 529 plan: [Yes/No - Contributions and distributions]
- Scholarships/grants received: [Amount]
- Employer education assistance: [Amount]

Please analyze:
1. American Opportunity Credit eligibility and amount
2. Lifetime Learning Credit eligibility and amount
3. Which credit is better for my situation
4. Student loan interest deduction
5. 529 plan tax benefits
6. Coordination rules between benefits
7. Education credits vs. tuition deduction
8. Impact of scholarships on credits