Question about Form 1098t

[Diana2473]

Hello! 

I filed w-2 and form 1098t together when I did the tax. The thing is I didn't pay for my school, but my dad paid for the tuition. So, my dad also filed my form 1098t that I used to file the tax when he filed his taxes. 

Easy way to say: I think my 1098 t filed twice by different people. 

Will it cause a further problem with it? 

[KrisD15]

Big question, 

Did you select "Someone else can claim me" and "Someone else will claim me"?

In other words, did you file as a dependent? 

If yes,

good, that means your father can claim you and enter the 1098-T for an education credit. 

It could be a problem if he gets an education credit but there is also taxable income generated which you need to claim. 

It might help if you can tell us the numbers form the 1098-T and if there are any other issues, such as 529 distributions, room and board, or other scholarships. 

OR

If your father is using TurboTax and can claim you as his dependent, he will enter the 1098-T and any other documents relating to education. HIS TurboTax program will inform him if YOU need to claim any income relating to scholarships and/or distributions.  

If you do, and it makes a difference in your tax liability, you'll need to file an amended return. 

If you owe tax, you'll need to pay that before April 18th to avoid interest and possible penalties.

[Diana2473]

I don’t think I did as a dependent. I did it separately like I am a single person. 

my dad didn’t use Turbo tax. 

[KrisD15]

That would be a problem. 

If you're a dependent, but you filed as a Single non-dependent, your father won't be able to claim you and e-file. 

He can claim you and paper-file his return and you will need to file an amended return. 

Please look at your 1040 to see if "You as a dependent" is checked.