> The math is very simple, you need about $30k/year which is $50k pre-tax. This is wrong. $30k - $12k standard deduction = 18k taxable, 0% tax on 0-$10k, 12%

> The math is very simple, you need about $30k/year which is $50k pre-tax. This is wrong. $30k - $12k standard deduction = 18k taxable, 0% tax on 0-$10k, 12% tax on $10k-$18k = -960 taxes owed, then you get 2500 American Opportunity Credit or $2000 Life Long Learning Credit. So if you earn 30k as a "full time student" you would take home ~$31k less 0-10% state income tax on $18k