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ekfierce
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Mar 28, 2025 5:44 PM UTC
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1098

My parents paid for my year of college but I paid for my textbooks. I am a dependent and they claim me as such. Who files the 1098T on their taxes. Is it them or me or both of us. 

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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    Mar 28, 2025 5:46 PM UTC

    Since you are being claimed as a dependent then only the parents can claim the education expenses, Form 1098-T, on their tax return.

    AmyC
    AmyC
    Alumni - Intuit
    Mar 28, 2025 5:46 PM UTC

    Whoever claims the student claims the credit. They can use your expenses if needed, to get the full $4,000 of tuition expenses.

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    Hal_Al
    Level 15
    Hal_AlLevel 15
    Level 15
    Mar 28, 2025 6:03 PM UTC

     Q. Who files the 1098T on their taxes. Is it them or me or both of us?

    A. Them and only them. 

     

    If there is an amount in box 5 of your 1098-T and the amount in  box 1 does not exceed  box 5, by more  than $4000,  reply back for more info. 

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