How do I get TT to correct an error that they have made? Showing dependent is NOT a student when they ARE?

[cgborst]

They have a 1098-T and that section is fine. The student box is unchecked on both page 1 of the 1040 and in Section EIC on line 4a. My other dependent's info is correct.

[xmasbaby0]

If your dependent was a full-time college student, make sure you were careful on the MY INFO screen for “Uncommon situations” and that you indicated there that they were a student.

[Vanessa A]

Were they 18 years old at the end of 2025?  If so, the student check box would not appear as they would still qualify as your dependent even if they weren't a student as long as they lived with you for more than 6 months and did not provide over half of their own support and otherwise qualify as a qualifying child.  

If they are over 18, go back to the personal info section and select the pencil next to the one that is not correct.  Walk back through and double check the answers.  In this section, you will be able to select that they are a student.  

[cgborst]

That's just it. For this daughter, there wasn't a question about being a student under “Uncommon situations”. There was for my other daughter, hence my confusion. Another person posted an answer that may help answer why. Thank you

[cgborst]

Yes, she was still 18 at the end of 2025. So are you saying that even though the Schedule EIC, line 4a, is Unchecked for her being a student, she still "counted" towards my EIC due to her age?

[Vanessa A]

Yes.  If she is still 18, it does not matter whether or not she is a student, as long as she meets the other criteria for being your dependent, she still counted towards your EIC due to her age. Once she turns 19 up until she is 24, then the student designation matters. 

The following criteria must be met to claim someone as a qualifying child:

• Your child (including adopted and foster children), your sibling, or a descendent of any of them.
• Age 18 or younger at the end of the tax year OR under 24 (and younger than you and your spouse) if they are a full-time student or any age if they are totally and permanently disabled
• Lived with you for more than 6 months during the tax year
• They did not provide more than half of their own support (social security does not count)
• They did not file a joint return, unless it was to claim a refund