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wagster39
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I filed for the education credit 1098-t this year but didnt last year can i still claim the 2016 1098 thanks

 
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KrisD
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I filed for the education credit 1098-t this year but didnt last year can i still claim the 2016 1098 thanks

No, if you filed a 2016 tax return, you would need to amend the 2016 tax return in order to claim the credit. Amounts paid in a tax year can only be claimed on that tax year's return. 

CLICK HERE for IRS information about Amended Returns

CLICK HERE for TurboTax Tools and Tips about Amended Returns

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KrisD
Intuit Alumni

I filed for the education credit 1098-t this year but didnt last year can i still claim the 2016 1098 thanks

No, if you filed a 2016 tax return, you would need to amend the 2016 tax return in order to claim the credit. Amounts paid in a tax year can only be claimed on that tax year's return. 

CLICK HERE for IRS information about Amended Returns

CLICK HERE for TurboTax Tools and Tips about Amended Returns

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