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Education: Deductions, Credits, and Answers

There’s no doubt about it, education tax benefits can make a huge difference in your refund. The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) typically offers the largest tax break. But if you don’t qualify for that, there’s always the Lifetime Learning Cr... read more

Why doesn't turbotax allow me to enter qualified education expenses like room & board? is their a problem with the software?

It allows books and supplies to be entered if charged by the institution, and indicates other expenses can be entered later, but it never then prompts for other expenses before moving out of the 1098-T and 1099-Q sections in the online version.

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why TurboTax does not show "room and Board" for education expense? I have inputed 1099-Q and 1099-T, but the "Room and board" question/section never showed up.

I have inputed 1099-Q and 1099-T, but the screen a screen that asks: "Did [Child's Name] pay for books or materials to attend school?" never showed up. As a consequence, i cannot input the "Room and board" . how to make it to show this screen/section... read more

Is the link between "College Student Information and Student information worksheet broken?

I revised all entries. Problem persits

2025: Son turned 24 in August. Graduated May 2025. Used 529 for his tuition He was under our ACA medical. Now TurboTax says not dependent.

Son turned 24 in August 2025. Graduated May 2025. We used 529 for his Tuition/Room/Board. He was also on our ACA Medical. Now Turbo Tax says he is not a dependent. What do I do?

I am a full time student with parents who will claim me as a dependent and will claim my educational tax credit on my behalf. Should I still claim educational tax credit?

If my son received a grant to pay for the tuition of his dual enrollment course, why is TurboTax showing a tax/education credit for it? I, myself, did not pay for any of the educational expenses. Am I entering something wrong?.

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1099-Q Questions and Conclusions are Botched by TurboTax

Despite the fact that it is unnecessary to file Form 1099-Q, TurboTax nevertheless invites the User to an interview regarding it, and then incorrectly leads to the conclusion that distributions are TAXABLE (when they are NOT). This happened to me des... read more

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My 1098-T for Bethel University in MN keeps defaulting the state to IN and won’t allow me to correct it. The ZIP is 55112 which is Minnesota.

where do you enter room and board expenses for a college student to help offset the tax on 529 distribution?

I have a 1098-E for loans I paid, but the loan was under my father's name and I'm not listed as a cosigner. Can I still claim it?

How do I receive credit for the $804.00 that I paid in 2025 for school district 2101

Turbo Tax shows a balance due of $823.00 for school district 2101. I paid $804.00 in year 2025. where do I post this in Turbo tax?

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Education: Deductions, Credits, and Answers

Why doesn't turbotax allow me to enter qualified education expenses like room & board? is their a problem with the software?

why TurboTax does not show "room and Board" for education expense? I have inputed 1099-Q and 1099-T, but the "Room and board" question/section never showed up.

Is the link between "College Student Information and Student information worksheet broken?

2025: Son turned 24 in August. Graduated May 2025. Used 529 for his tuition He was under our ACA medical. Now TurboTax says not dependent.

I am a full time student with parents who will claim me as a dependent and will claim my educational tax credit on my behalf. Should I still claim educational tax credit?

If my son received a grant to pay for the tuition of his dual enrollment course, why is TurboTax showing a tax/education credit for it? I, myself, did not pay for any of the educational expenses. Am I entering something wrong?.

Can you file school taxes on this site

Do I have to file my 1098 T form?

1099-Q Questions and Conclusions are Botched by TurboTax

extra 1200 dollar deduction

My 1098-T for Bethel University in MN keeps defaulting the state to IN and won’t allow me to correct it. The ZIP is 55112 which is Minnesota.

where do you enter room and board expenses for a college student to help offset the tax on 529 distribution?

I have a 1098-E for loans I paid, but the loan was under my father's name and I'm not listed as a cosigner. Can I still claim it?

How do I receive credit for the $804.00 that I paid in 2025 for school district 2101

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