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Nonrefundable Credit

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Definition of Nonrefundable Credit:

A credit that cannot go over your tax liability. If you qualify for a $2,500 tax credit but your tax liability is only $2,000, the credit is reduced to $2,000 - you do not get to keep the extra $500.