Bernadette, a longtime client of yours, is an architect and president of the local Rotary chapter. To keep up-to-date with the latest developments in her profession, she attends continuing education seminars offered by the architecture school at State University. During 2011, Bernadette spends $2000 on course tuition to attend such seminars. She also spends another $400 on architecture books during the year. Bernadette's son is a senior majoring in engineering at the University of the Midwest.
During the 2011 calendar year. Bernadette's son incurs the following expenses $8200 for tuition ($4100 per semester) and $750 for books and course materials. Bernadette's son, whom she claims as a dependent, lives at home while attending school full-time. Bernadette is married, files joint return, and has a combined AGI with her husband of $103000.
a) Calculate Bernadette's 2011 education tax credit.