What is a college EIN and how do I get that?

[LindaA · Accepted solution]

An EIN (employer identification number) is also called a federal identification number. It is similar to a Social Security number for an individual. If you received a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement, it should include the federal identification number for the college (click the screenshot below for reference). Otherwise, try contacting your school's financial aid department to ask for their EIN.

[domilito]

I'm inputting the federal tax ID number from my 1098-T, but still getting an error when I go to continue.

[NMA]

My university in Australia does not have an EIN and will not file for one. The IRS is not accepting the information on Form 8863 without the EIN. Any suggestions?

[Tprutzman3]

my college never sent me a 1098 t and now the school is closed down...how else can i get there in

[ZoltanB45]

Question 20 on the IRS Education Credit Link declares that you still can claim the credit if the school closed and you didn't receive a 1098-T. 

In Turbo Tax, declare that you didn't receive a 1098-T. They will ask for a FEIN. Enter a random 9 digit number. You will not be able to electronically file, but you will be guided on how to mail in the tax return once you get to that step. Along with the return, you will have to include verification of the expenses. Use the link to figure what steps you will need to take.

[Decarde]

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[JulieS]

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