Total Deductions & Credits Federal Tuition, Education and Textbook Amounts what does this mean ?

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Tax deductions are amounts you subtract from your total income, making your taxable income lower. You may be able to reduce your income for tax purposes by claiming certain eligible tuition, education expenses, and textbook costs. Refer to the TurboTax article for more information: Schedule 11: How to Calculate Your Student Tax Credits

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