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posted Jul 1, 2020 7:48:53 PM

Do I get to deduct my daughters college expenses?

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Level 15
Jul 1, 2020 8:04:26 PM

Yes, if she is your dependent.

 

She should have a 1098-T that you enter.

Expert Alumni
Jul 1, 2020 8:09:39 PM

If you are claiming your daughter as a dependent, you may qualify for an education credit based on her education expenses.  

 

To learn more, see the following TurboTax article:

 

What education tax credits are available?

 

Start by going to the Education section of your return using these steps:  

  • On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
  • This opens a box where you can type in “education” (be sure to enter exactly as shown here) and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
  • The search results will give you an option to “Jump to education
  • Click on the blue “Jump to education” link

Then, if you are not prompted to enter your daughter's 1098-T, go through the entire education expenses section (without entering any information yet) of your return until you reach the screen titled “Your Education Expenses Summary”, then follow these steps:

  • Click Edit next to the student name.
  • On the screen titled “Here’s your Education Summary”, click Edit beside Tuition.
  • Enter the information from your Form 1098-T.

 

 

@LuisAlbertoAbreu