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Returning Member
posted Feb 7, 2026 1:07:19 PM

1098T Question

I’m confused. Box 2 of my 1098T says my dependent son’s tuition is $47,000. Box 5 says scholarship is $33,000 which when subtracted exactly equals the $14,000 out of pocket amount I paid. I qualify completely for AOTC in every other way but when I click the button underneath to say I paid $14,000 it then says I don’t qualify. Should I not fill that in and just go by 1098T? 

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Alumni
Feb 7, 2026 2:48:31 PM

Q.  Should I not fill that in and just go by 1098T? 

A. Yes. 

 

That box is for people who get an erroneous 1098-T.  By entering $14,000, you tell TT that only $14,000 was paid by both you AND the scholarship. 

 

You said you had $47,000 in box 2. I assume you meant box 1. 

Returning Member
Feb 7, 2026 3:32:58 PM

You are correct. Box 1 I meant. Thank you.