Yes, he can claim the 1098-T on his tax return. However, he must meet the requirements in order to do so.
The child must not be considered a dependent on someone's tax return.
Was the child:
- full time student
- under the age of 24
- did not provide more than half of his or her own support
Was the school must be considered an eligible educational institution:
To find out please visit the link below.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/eligible-educational-inst
There are other requirements as well, the easiest way to see if you qualify, is to visit the IRS link below and use the interactive tool.
https://www.irs.gov/uac/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit
If he does qualify, he will need to amend his 2016 return, as soon as it has been finalized. When that time comes, he can follow the Turbo Tax FAQ below in order to amend.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288565
Afterwards, he can check on the status of his amended tax return at the IRS link below.
https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/wheres-my-amended-return-1
[edited, 02/09/17]
