Can I get a deduction for my grandson's tuition at MIT. I received a 1098-T from MIT because I paid his tuition, but he is not my dependent.

fsandy · ‎June 4, 2019

Turbotax keeps asking me for details of this payment without ever asking if the tuition is for me or a dependent.

IsabellaG · ‎June 4, 2019

No, you could only claim any Education tax benefits if your grandson was your dependent.

TurboTax does ask you who the education expense is for, and has a question: Don't see a name listed here? and if you click that you will see that you can't claim Education Expenses for someone who is not your dependent.

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IsabellaG · ‎June 4, 2019

No, you could only claim any Education tax benefits if your grandson was your dependent.

TurboTax does ask you who the education expense is for, and has a question: Don't see a name listed here? and if you click that you will see that you can't claim Education Expenses for someone who is not your dependent.

I've included screenshots below.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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Can I get a deduction for my grandson's tuition at MIT. I received a 1098-T from MIT because I paid his tuition, but he is not my dependent.