How do I meet the minimal requirement for qualified education expenses?

[gtx_61]

I recieved a 1098-T form for $423. and spent about $3,700 on books and school supplies

[KrisD]

IRS Pub 970 is fairly easy to read and has a lot of great examples and suggestions. 

The 1098-T reports more than just tuition, and the requirements for the two education credits differ, so you can enter the data to see if you can get a credit. Or ask a more specific question in AXC.

Getting a credit would require an upgraded TurboTax program (from Free), so if you enter the data, and the credit is less than the upgrade charge, you would need to "clear & start over" to go back to free, however if you are already using Premier, it would not affect the TurboTax charge. 

CLICK HERE for IRS Pub 970 Tax Benefits for Education