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Level 3
posted Jun 3, 2019 10:29:29 AM

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

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

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 10:29:30 AM

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.

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 10:29:30 AM

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.