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New Member
posted Apr 13, 2025 6:42:16 PM

how to file for college expenses when the school is in the UK without EIN

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Expert Alumni
Apr 13, 2025 6:49:21 PM

College expenses can only be claimed if the college is an  Eligible Educational Institution - Internal Revenue Service.

Level 15
Apr 13, 2025 6:53:15 PM

Without an EIN, you will not be able to claim the more generous American Opportunity credit.  If your school is on the list, you can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit without a US federal EIN. 

New Member
Apr 14, 2025 5:56:05 AM

The school is on the list, but they don’t have any EIN. TurboTax keep asking me for an EIN how can I fill it out to get the lifetime learning credit?

New Member
Apr 14, 2025 5:57:41 AM

The school is on the list, but they don’t have any EIN. TurboTax keep asking me for an EIN how can I fill it out to get the lifetime learning credit?

Level 15
Apr 14, 2025 6:10:28 AM

Just keep pressing continue.   I don't encounter a problem on my desktop (download) Deluxe. You may have to delete the student and start over. 

New Member
Apr 14, 2025 6:38:20 AM

Will do, thank you!