No 1098-T. Mom paid all my tuition. I'm not her dependent

[FederalInquirer]

Hello,

I got no 1098-T for 2017. My mom paid all my tuition, and I'm 20, and not a dependent on anyone's return. Do I have to enter the amounts paid by mom on my behalf in my return?

Thanks for your help

Nick

[Bsch4477 · Accepted solution]

Since she did not claim you, you are eligible for education credit if qualified expenses were greater than any scholarship you received.  The amount she paid is like a gift to you and you can use that gift to claim that credit even though she actually paid the tuition.