Do you have to an income claim the education credit for taxes?

No, you don't have to file an income claim to get the education credit for taxes. However, there *are* income limits for claiming both the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC). If your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds these limits, you can't claim the credits. So while you don't file a *separate* income claim, your income is a crucial factor in determining your eligibility.