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If a Form 1098-T was orig reported as a W-2 with no income how can I remove it from my TurboTax form in order to correct the error?

 
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If a Form 1098-T was orig reported as a W-2 with no income how can I remove it from my TurboTax form in order to correct the error?

To delete the incorrect w-2:

  • Click Federal > Wages & Income
  • On the Your Income screen, click Edit next to Job (W-2).
  • On the Here's Your W-2 Information screen, click the trash can next to the W-2 you would like to delete

To enter the 1098-T:

  • Go to Tax Tools > Tools > Topic Search (bottom-left of page)
  • Type 1098-t in the search box and then click GO.
  • Answer Yes to Do you want to enter your higher education expenses?
  • Proceed through the interview until you get to Did You get a 1098-T from school for 2017?
  • Answer Yes.
  • Proceed through the interview to enter your 1098t information. 
  • You will eventually reach the Now Let's Gather Your Additional Education Expenses screen.  Click Continue.
  • Proceed through the interview to enter your expenses.


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If a Form 1098-T was orig reported as a W-2 with no income how can I remove it from my TurboTax form in order to correct the error?

To delete the incorrect w-2:

  • Click Federal > Wages & Income
  • On the Your Income screen, click Edit next to Job (W-2).
  • On the Here's Your W-2 Information screen, click the trash can next to the W-2 you would like to delete

To enter the 1098-T:

  • Go to Tax Tools > Tools > Topic Search (bottom-left of page)
  • Type 1098-t in the search box and then click GO.
  • Answer Yes to Do you want to enter your higher education expenses?
  • Proceed through the interview until you get to Did You get a 1098-T from school for 2017?
  • Answer Yes.
  • Proceed through the interview to enter your 1098t information. 
  • You will eventually reach the Now Let's Gather Your Additional Education Expenses screen.  Click Continue.
  • Proceed through the interview to enter your expenses.


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